Taxi Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 March 2014

Thursday, 27 March 2014

Questions (230)

Derek Nolan

Question:

230. Deputy Derek Nolan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider revising the green decals that are obligatory for taxi drivers to display on their vehicles to reduce the number of attacks and burglaries on both their vehicles and their homes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14505/14]

Written answers

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

The regulation of the taxi industry 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 reply within 10 working days.