Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 7 February 2017
631. Deputy Anne Rabbitte asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is any discretion for the extension of taxi licences to older cars beyond 15 years where the car is in perfectly good condition, roadworthy and economical on fuel consumption. [5471/17]
View answerThe regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to vehicle standards, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.
I have therefore 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.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
