102. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport 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]

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102. Deputy Ken O'Flynn asked the Minister for Transport 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]

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