Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 May 2005
64 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when new regulations on customer service and safety standards in the taxi industry will be implemented; the precise areas that these regulations focus on; the number of submissions from the public he has received in this respect following the public consultation phase; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15567/05]
View answerAs indicated in the reply to Question No. 49 of 24 March 2005, I understand that the Commission for Taxi Regulation is currently reviewing existing regulations governing safety and service standards in the industry. The outcome of this review will provide the basis for the development of a new national code for the regulation of taxis, wheelchair accessible taxis, hackneys and limousines and their drivers.
It is understood from the commission that 131 submissions have been received in response to the public consultation process and these are being considered. It is further understood that the commission aims to complete the review process by the end of May 2005 following which the preparation of the new code of regulation will commence.
