Taxi Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Friday - 16 September 2016

Friday, 16 September 2016

Questions (1810)

Imelda Munster

Question:

1810. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the difficulties that taxi drivers have been experiencing with taxi licences when they choose to use their names in Irish where they previously may have used the English version of their names; and if the National Transport Authority recognises both Irish and English versions of names for licensing purposes. [25754/16]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including licensing, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.