Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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Question 83: To ask the Minister for Transport the criteria for awarding a haulage licence here; the restrictions in place for applicants with former criminal convictions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21215/09]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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A Road Haulage Operator's Licence is granted under Section 2 of the Road Traffic and Transport Act 2006, and entitles the holder to carry on a road haulage business for hire or reward.

The criteria for the grant of a Road Haulage Operator's Licence are set out in Irish and EU legislation. The three criteria that must be met by every applicant are:

1.Good Repute,

2.Professional Competence,

and 3.Financial Standing.

Good Repute is decided by reference to the criteria contained in the European Communities (Merchandise Road Transport) Regulations 1991, (S.I. No. 60 of 1991). Confirmation on convictions is sought from An Garda Síochána when deciding the issue of Good Repute.