Taxi Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Questions (1139)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

1139. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason it is necessary for a person seeking to obtain a taxi or hackney licence to operate in County Limerick to have a knowledge of the geography of Limerick city, even though he or she does not intend to operate in Limerick city; if there is a similar requirement imposed on those drivers that operate in Limerick city to have a knowledge of County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58024/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Alan Kelly)

The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues relating to the area knowledge test, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003.

I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.