Taxi Regulations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 October 2005

Thursday, 13 October 2005

Questions (131)

Denis Naughten

Question:

131 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if there is a specific category for a wheelchair accessible hackney under the PSV legislation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28585/05]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Mr. Cullen)

There is no specific category of wheelchair accessible hackney licence under current PSV legislation. The Commission for Taxi Regulation has indicated in a recent consultative document that it proposes to introduce in 2006 a new category of licence for wheelchair accessible hackneys.