Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 July 2017
676. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration will be given to introduce a fairer system for taxi drivers that wish to retire and sell their taxi businesses, in view of the fact that this is a unique problem for taxi drivers here; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32266/17]
View answer679. Deputy Tony McLoughlin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the Taxi Regulator should consider the need for all taxis operating here to be equipped with both inside and road facing video recording cameras in order to protect the passengers whilst also helping to reduce the cost of insurance for taxi drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32404/17]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 676 and 679 together.
The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including issues pertaining to vehicle standards and licensing requirements, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.
I have therefore referred your Questions to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.
