Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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959. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the possible constraints on cattle numbers due to the new weight regulations being proposed for cattle trailers drawn by jeeps, 4x4s and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1625/14]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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There are no new weight regulations being proposed for trailers towed by jeeps or four by four vehicles for the carriage of animals, and the position regarding the maximum weight that such vehicles may tow remains unchanged. The maximum weight which a vehicle may tow is dependent on the towing vehicle's rated towing capacity which is established by the manufacturer and which can be found in the owner's hand book or on the vehicle's specifications and identification plate.