Gormley: Commercial vehicle fear 'nonsensical'

Updated: 15:13, Thursday, 26 August 2010

Minister John Gormley has said it is 'nonsensical' to suggest that parents bringing their children to school in commercial vehicles will be stopped by gardaí.

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John Gormley
Gardaí will use discretion

Minister for the Environment John Gormley has said it is 'nonsensical' to suggest that parents bringing their children to school in commercial vehicles will be stopped by gardaí.

Minister Gormley was responding to reports that owners of commercial vehicles will have to sign a declaration stating that they will not use their vehicle for domestic or recreational purposes.

He said the rules have not changed and gardaí will use their discretion.

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