Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 July 2013
577. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans in regards to taxi drivers currently using the prime location rank near the Gresham Hotel, O'Connell Street, Dublin 1 who will not have the use of those ranks during forthcoming LUAS works; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33455/13]
View answerDecisions regarding the location and operation of taxi ranks on public roads are primarily matters for consideration by the relevant local authority. Under section 84 of the Road Traffic Act 1961, as amended by Section 15 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002, Dublin City Council, in consultation with the Commissioner of An Garda Síochána, is responsible for the making of bye-laws in respect of the area comprising of the city of Dublin, including bye-laws regarding the location and number of taxi ranks.
I understand that the National Transport Authority (NTA) is in on-going discussions with Dublin City Council concerning the identification of potential locations for rank space within Dublin City Centre. I have forwarded your Question to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a response within 10 working days please notify my private Office.
