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Northern Ireland could have TCs next year
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NORTHERN IRELAND'S 0licensing system could be brought in line with the rest of the UK before the end of 2008.
The idea of introducing Traffic Commissioners to regulate the industry in Northern Ireland has been touted for a while (CM7 June) — Environment Minister Arlene Foster plans to bring the proposed legislation before the Northern Ireland Assembly in September.
Foster revealed her plan when she met the FreightTransportAssociation (FTA) and Road Haulage Association (RHA) last week.
Tom Wilson, regional policy manager for Northern Ireland at the FTA,says it is unclear whether Foster hopes to push through primary legislation in September or table the idea for debate in October or November.
"However, it's encouraging that we're dealing with a minister who is so enthusiastic about this planned legislation to bring Northern Ireland in line with the rest of the UK," he adds.
Phil Flanders, RHA director for Northern Ireland, says it looks hopeful that the legislation could be implemented next spring:"Currently there is confusion because of the different rules in Northern Ireland to the rest of the UK."