Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 April 2014
170. Deputy Aodhán Ó Ríordáin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are specific guidelines or legal requirements for taxis in dealing with persons with physical disabilities such as wheelchair users and facilitating their use of the taxi system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18140/14]
View answer176. Deputy Ciara Conway asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the vehicle age limit that was brought into legislation in relation to all taxis was subsequently abolished for wheelchair accessible taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18196/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 170 and 176 together.
The regulation of the taxi industry, including issues pertaining to the standards of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) and the assistance to be given to customers with disabilities, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.
