Public Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 November 2013

Thursday, 7 November 2013

Questions (31)

Patrick O'Donovan

Question:

31. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine the high failure rate of the knowledge test element of the small public service vehicle test; if he is satisfied that the knowledge test that is being applied adequately reflects the geographical area where a person is likely to serve; his views on whether a person from a large county is at a disadvantage and is more likely to fail the knowledge test because of its current construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46947/13]

Written answers

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

The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the operation of the area knowledge test and SPSV Skills Development Programme, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009.

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. 

Question No. 32 answered with Question No. 14.