Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 September 2014
1703. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the numbers of persons who have had fines or legal proceedings issued against them for non-compliance with taxi regulations; and the measures taken to tackle illegal activity in the taxi industry. [33965/14]
View answer1704. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the numerous cases of taxis operating in Dublin with tinted windows and taking a number of passengers in excess of what is legal or safe; the action his Department is taking to tackle this illegal activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33966/14]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 1703 and 1704 together.
The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013.
Enforcement is undertaken both by the NTA's Enforcement Officers and by An Garda Síochána - members of An Garda Síochána are authorised persons for the purposes of enforcement of the regulations governing SPSV services.
Statistics in relation to fixed-charge penalties and prosecutions in respect of SPSVs are available on the NTA website at www.nationaltransport.ie.
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.
