A VEHICLE testing firm has been found guilty of breaching health and safety laws in the testing of a school bus which was later involved in a fatal crash. The bus went out of control on a bog road just outside Clara, Co Offaly on April 4, 2006 after the rear drive axle came off. Schoolboy Michael White (15) died as a result of “catastrophic injuries” suffered during the crash. A bolt missing from the…
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How much can we convert/adapt while still retain standards coupled with compliance?
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What is really required in accordance with the Disabled Driver Scheme?
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DID YOU KNOW -“You can only apply for an end of series derogation for a vehicle which has held a valid COC for three months prior to the date of the new regulation coming into force” What is an end-of-series vehicle: In order for a vehicle to be registered in Ireland it must meet certain standards and regulations – this is known as vehicle type approval. Some vehicles may have conformed to all the relevant…
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The certification of suitability and quality.
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Alignment with Directives, Regulations and Legislation.
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The process of making or enacting Laws.
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Exercising authorities relating to Automotive Legislation.
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Upcoming Changes to EC Directives or Regulations with effect on Registration / Entry into Service
Read MoreEnforcement of the End-of-Life Vehicle (ELV) Regulations is primarily a matter for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and local authorities. However, as part of the Producer Responsibility Initiative (PRI) Review, my Department published a report on the ELV system in November 2013. The report concluded that the Irish ELV system is not performing to the optimum level and outlined the need for comprehensive structural change. The key recommendations of the report included: The establishment of…
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