I welcome the publication of the Vehicle Clamping Bill 2014 by Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Leo Varadkar TD. This new Bill will legislate for consistency in the area of clamping as it will regulate clamping on private property for the first time. It sets up a new regulatory regime, a simple two-step appeals… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when Directive 2012/36/EU which would allow a person undergoing a driving test on an automatic lorry or bus to be granted a full lorry or bus licence provided the person possesses a full manual car driving licence, particularly as the regulations to be introduced by end… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the progress of developing and implementing a safety at sea strategy which is particularly relevant in summer months when there are increased numbers using waterways and engaging in marine based activities; and if he will make a statement on the matter.… Continue Reading
To ask the Minister for Finance if consideration will be given to increase the maximum rebate allowance, currently at €9,500, to assist persons with mobility issues, such as wheelchair users, with the purchase of vehicles, particularly as the rebate has not been increased for a significant number of years; and if he will make a… Continue Reading
Minister Leo Varadkar confirmed to me this week in the Dáil that €3.5 million has been included in the Infrastructure Stimulus Investment Programme for the re-alignment and improvements to the N59 on the approach to Moycullen, between Clydagh and the village. The improvements will include the widening of the road, the replacement of the existing… Continue Reading