Written answers

Thursday, 26 January 2012

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Vehicle Testing

5:00 pm

Photo of Michael Healy-RaeMichael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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Question 237: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason there are five commercial vehicle test centres in north Kerry for testing jeeps and vans and there is none in south Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4671/12]

Photo of Leo VaradkarLeo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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In accordance with SI No. 771 of 2004, section 6, Local Authorities are currently responsible for appointing authorised testers for commercial vehicle testing (commercial vehicle test centres). Therefore, it is a matter for the Local Authority to decide where commercial vehicle test centres are located in their area.

The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is currently engaged in the implementation of a wide-ranging Commercial Vehicle Roadworthiness (CVR) reform programme. This reform programme will drive a "step change" in the roadworthiness standards of commercial vehicles operating on Ireland's roads. The programme will have 3 strands and will include a reform of the roadworthiness testing of commercial vehicles (including buses), increased roadside roadworthiness enforcement and operator maintenance systems compliance checks that are aimed at developing a much greater awareness of road safety issues amongst commercial vehicle operators and drivers. It is envisaged that the RSA will take over responsibility for licensing and supervising commercial vehicle testing in the near future when the required legislative provisions are in place.

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