John Brady
Question:272. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on rickshaws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21427/16]
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Questions (272, 273)
John Brady
Question:273. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the concerns taxi drivers have about rickshaws and the lack of regulations in place for their use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21428/16]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 272 and 273 together.
Rickshaws are covered by road traffic law. Pedal-powered rickshaws come within the definition of 'pedal cycles' and powered rickshaws are classified as 'mechanically propelled vehicles'. They, like all other road traffic, are obliged to obey road traffic law. The measures which were introduced last year to allow An Garda Síochána to issue fixed charge notices to cyclists also apply to pedal powered rickshaws and provide an important tool for An Garda Síochána in enforcing the law.
I understand that in response to some concerns, primarily of a safety nature, discussions have taken place between Dublin City Council and the National Transport Authority on the question of the regulation of rickshaws and that the NTA has indicated that a formal proposal is to be made to the Department shortly arising from those discussions.
Consideration of the issues relating to the regulation of rickshaws will take place following receipt of this proposal.