Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2014
793. Deputy Timmy Dooley asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied with the operation of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 since it came into force; if he intends to review the operation of the Act in the coming year; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7682/14]
View answerWhile the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013 was enacted on 23 October 2013, the majority of its provisions have yet to be commenced. The NTA has prepared draft small public service vehicle (SPSV) regulations under the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 that will introduce new measures provided for under the Act, as well as consolidate and replace the existing SPSV regulations. These draft regulations were the subject of a public consultation process that concluded on 31 January 2014.
When the regulations have been finalised, which it is expected to be in early April 2014, the remaining sections of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 will be commenced in tandem.
As the majority of the provisions of the Act have yet to be commenced and therefore implemented, I have no plans to review it.
