Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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1103. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address a matter (details supplied) regarding a road junction in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36077/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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This is a matter for Kerry County Council, in consultation with Transport Infrastructure Ireland where national roads are involved. I would therefore advise the Deputy to contact the Council in the first instance.

Clare Daly (Dublin Fingal, Independent)
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1105. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if it is permitted for drivers of coaches to perform tour guiding duties while also driving; if this area is regulated in terms of safety, working hours and so on; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36123/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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There is no law prohibiting drivers of tour coaches from performing guiding duties while driving.

As professional bus drivers, drivers of coaches are subject to the same safety requirements as all other such drivers, including in particular the requirements of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006, which lays down rules on driving times, breaks and rest periods for drivers of lorries and buses in order to improve working conditions and road safety.