Minister for Transport Shane Ross has directed his officials to carry out a review of the new regulations on roadworthiness testing of tractors as a matter of urgency and before they come into effect next May.
He wants to implement the relevant EU directive here in a manner that takes account of Irish conditions, while also ensuring road safety, he said in a statement.
“Subject to legal advice and further engagement with the sector, I intend to bring forward alternative proposals as a matter of urgency,” he said. “In the meantime, I am looking at means to ensure that the current text does not take effect with any unintended consequences.”
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He said he had told his officials to consult actively with the various representative bodies. The new regulations must be practical and enforceable, he also said. The new regulations were introduced as a Statutory Instrument (SI number 413 of 2017). Although it was signed by Minister Ross on 21 September, the SI stipulates that it does not take effect until 20 May next.
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Minister for Transport Shane Ross has directed his officials to carry out a review of the new regulations on roadworthiness testing of tractors as a matter of urgency and before they come into effect next May.
He wants to implement the relevant EU directive here in a manner that takes account of Irish conditions, while also ensuring road safety, he said in a statement.
“Subject to legal advice and further engagement with the sector, I intend to bring forward alternative proposals as a matter of urgency,” he said. “In the meantime, I am looking at means to ensure that the current text does not take effect with any unintended consequences.”
He said he had told his officials to consult actively with the various representative bodies. The new regulations must be practical and enforceable, he also said. The new regulations were introduced as a Statutory Instrument (SI number 413 of 2017). Although it was signed by Minister Ross on 21 September, the SI stipulates that it does not take effect until 20 May next.
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