44. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he intends to formalise the 42 tonnes derogation and sign it into legislation given that the weight on the same five axle combination in France, the Benelux countries and Italy is 44 tonnes; if he is aware that since the derogation commenced with Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003, as amended, SI 5 of 2003, vehicles have been developed to the highest technical standards that far outweigh what was envisaged in 2003 and this is being recognised in other progressive countries for the benefit of the sector; and his further views that the road haulage sector should be kept on a competitive footing at every opportunity given its disadvantaged geographic location. [22249/16]

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44. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he intends to formalise the 42 tonnes derogation and sign it into legislation given that the weight on the same five axle combination in France, the Benelux countries and Italy is 44 tonnes; if he is aware that since the derogation commenced with Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003, as amended, SI 5 of 2003, vehicles have been developed to the highest technical standards that far outweigh what was envisaged in 2003 and this is being recognised in other progressive countries for the benefit of the sector; and his further views that the road haulage sector should be kept on a competitive footing at every opportunity given its disadvantaged geographic location. [22249/16]

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1. 19 July 2016

   Haulage Industry Regulation

   44. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he intends to formalise the 42 tonnes derogation and sign it into legislation given that the weight on the same five axle combination in France, the Benelux countries and Italy is 44 tonnes; if he is aware that since the derogation commenced with Road Traffic (Construction and Use of Vehicles) Regulations 2003, as amended, SI 5 of 2003, vehicles have been developed to the highest technical standards that far outweigh what was envisaged in 2003 and this is being recognised in other progressive countries for the benefit of the sector; and his further views that the road haulage sector should be kept on a competitive footing at every opportunity given its disadvantaged geographic location. [22249/16]

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