Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2006
523 Ms Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the policy in respect of the regulation and licensing of taxi-despatch companies; the requirements of such companies in regard to certificate of incorporation as a limited company, tax compliance certificate, evidence of ComReg certificate and evidence of public and employers liability insurance; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11098/06]
View answerThe existing regulatory code relating to taxis and other small public service vehicles under the Road Traffic Acts and the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 relates to the licensing and operation of such vehicles, and the licensing of their drivers, and does not extend to the licensing of taxi dispatch companies. The Commission for Taxi Regulation has proposed to my Department an amendment to the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 to provide for the licensing of such companies by the commission. This proposal is being considered, as well as any amendments to the Taxi Regulation Act 2003, which this may entail.
I understand from the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment that all companies must comply with the requirements of the Companies Acts 1963 to 2005. Similarly, all companies, including taxi dispatch companies, are subject to any general requirements that exist in regard to tax compliance, insurance and, where appropriate, the licensing of communications equipment.
