Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2009
605 Deputy Charlie O’Connor asked the Minister for Transport his proposals to deal with the concerns of persons involved in the taxi industry; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this is a serious issue in Tallaght, Dublin 24 and elsewhere; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33532/09]
View answer617 Deputy Finian McGrath asked the Minister for Transport his plans to reform the Taxi Regulation Act 2003; and if a time frame has been set for such reform. [34051/09]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 605 and 617 together.
The regulation of the small pubic service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including dealing with concerns of persons involved in the industry, is a matter for the Commission on Taxi Regulation in accordance with the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. The CTR is currently finalising its proposals for the future development and regulation of the industry, in follow-up to the economic review published earlier this year. The Commission is also working closely with the Gardaí, Department of Social and Family Affairs and the Revenue Commissioners. Apart from the amendments to the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 provided for in the Public Transport Regulation Bill 2009, which, inter alia, relate to the amalgamation and strengthening of the functions of the CTR within the proposed National Transport Authority, I have no further proposals for the amendment of the 2003 Act.
