Ken O'Flynn (Cork North-Central, Independent Ireland Party)
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102. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will confirm whether all mechanics currently employed or contracted by public bodies, local authorities, or State-funded companies to maintain and service heavy-duty mechanically propelled vehicles possess the specific qualifications required under Irish and EU law to work on such vehicles; if he will outline the minimum legal and regulatory requirements in place under Irish law and under relevant EU directives (details supplied) governing the qualification of transport maintenance personnel; if he will confirm whether these requirements are being fully adhered to by all public contractors; if his Department has conducted any audits or received any reports of unqualified or inadequately certified personnel performing such work; if he will outline what enforcement or oversight mechanisms are in place to ensure public safety, especially in relation to vehicles involved in the carriage of children or vulnerable persons.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27963/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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My Department has not conducted any audits or received any reports of unqualified or inadequately certified personnel performing the work referred to by the Deputy.

Regarding the parts of the question that relate to bodies under the aegis of my Department, my Department will request the relevant bodies reply directly to the Deputy with the information requested. If you do not receive a response, from them, within 10 working days, please contact my private office.