444. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has assessed the increase in the average kerb weight and gross vehicle weight of passenger cars registered in the State over the past 20 years; whether it has examined the implications of increasing vehicle weights, including those associated with electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and larger SUVs, for existing transport and parking infrastructure; whether this issue has been raised with his Department by the Road Safety Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, local authorities or other bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61916/26]

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444. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has assessed the increase in the average kerb weight and gross vehicle weight of passenger cars registered in the State over the past 20 years; whether it has examined the implications of increasing vehicle weights, including those associated with electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and larger SUVs, for existing transport and parking infrastructure; whether this issue has been raised with his Department by the Road Safety Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, local authorities or other bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61916/26]

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1. 7 September 2026

   Vehicle Registration

   444. Deputy Sorca Clarke asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has assessed the increase in the average kerb weight and gross vehicle weight of passenger cars registered in the State over the past 20 years; whether it has examined the implications of increasing vehicle weights, including those associated with electric vehicles, hybrid vehicles and larger SUVs, for existing transport and parking infrastructure; whether this issue has been raised with his Department by the Road Safety Authority, Transport Infrastructure Ireland, local authorities or other bodies; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61916/26]

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