Shane Ross dismisses proposal of driving bans for illegal dumpers
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Shane Ross
Transport Minister Shane Ross has dismissed suggestions that persons convicted of illegal dumping while using a vehicle should be given a driving ban.
The idea was raised in the Dáil by Noel Grealish, Independent TD for Galway West and former leader of the Progressive Democrats.
However, Mr Ross said: “Driving disqualifications under road traffic law are imposed to address serious breaches of that law from a road safety perspective.
“To introduce such a sanction for non-road safety related offences, such as using a mechanically propelled vehicle in the course of illegal dumping activities, would not be in the interests of promoting the safe use of our roads.”
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