Taxi Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 June 2013

Tuesday, 11 June 2013

Questions (1110)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

1110. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide, in tabular form, by county, for the years 2010, 2011 and 2012, the number of persons who applied for SPSV licences in each of the local authority areas for that period; the number of persons who were successful; the number of persons who were unsuccessful in the geography element of the test; the numbers of those persons unsuccessful in the geography test who attained a score of 70% or more; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27806/13]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009, including responsibility for SPSV licensing requirements and the development and administration of the area knowledge and skills development test.

Your correspondence has been forwarded to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a response within ten working days please notify my private office.