Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 April 2007
132 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if the position of Commissioner of Taxi Regulation is currently vacant; when this position will be filled; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12708/07]
View answerThe position of Commissioner for Taxi Regulation has been vacant since 11 February 2007.
The Public Appointments Service is currently holding a competition to select a candidate for appointment as Commissioner for Taxi Regulation. The post was advertised in newspapers during the week ending 16 March 2007 and post is on the Public Appointments Service website www.publicjobs.ie. The closing date for applications is 5 April 2007. Following the closing date, an interview process will be held to select a suitable candidate for appointment to the post.
Pending the filling of the post of Commissioner, Ms Kathleen Doyle, Deputy Commissioner, is carrying out all the functions of the Commissioner.
