261 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his view on the European Commission’s proposals to permanently exclude self-employed lorry and coach drivers from EU working time regulations; if he has opposed this proposed change to EU working time rules in view of the fact that it may threaten the safety of all road users and drivers’ health and put small hauliers here out of business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26351/10]

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261 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his view on the European Commission’s proposals to permanently exclude self-employed lorry and coach drivers from EU working time regulations; if he has opposed this proposed change to EU working time rules in view of the fact that it may threaten the safety of all road users and drivers’ health and put small hauliers here out of business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26351/10]

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1. 22 June 2010

   EU Directives

   261 Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport his view on the European Commission’s proposals to permanently exclude self-employed lorry and coach drivers from EU working time regulations; if he has opposed this proposed change to EU working time rules in view of the fact that it may threaten the safety of all road users and drivers’ health and put small hauliers here out of business; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26351/10]

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