Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
1142. Deputy Luke 'Ming' Flanagan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider amending the proposed Taxi Regulations Bill 2012 to allow for the transfer of taxi licences upon the death of the owner or in circumstances when the owner is no longer in a position to operate their taxi due to ill health; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58114/12]
View answer1151. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding the transfer of taxi licences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1260/13]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1142 and 1151 together.
As part of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, the proposal for a prohibition on the transfer of small public service vehicle (SPSV) licences reflects the Review Group view that a licence should determine a person’s suitability to carry out a function and it should not have monetary value or be traded on the open market.
The prohibition on the transfer of SPSV licences is provided for in the Taxi Regulation Bill 2012 which was published on 5 December last.
In acknowledging the need for specific provisions to deal with the issue of continuity of a taxi business in the event of the death of a licence holder an amendment to the Bill is being considered.
