Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 February 2018
252. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress of the National Transport Authority's consultation on rickshaws; when he expects a report based on this consultation to be published; when he expects to legislate to provide for the regulation of rickshaws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7821/18]
View answerAs the Deputy refers, the National Transport Authority (NTA) undertook a public consultation on rickshaws in 2017. The NTA submitted a summary of the consultation, which concluded on 25 September 2017, to my Department in October 2017.
My Department is examining all potential and viable regulatory options for rickshaws from the perspective of proportionality, public safety and enforcement. The costs and benefits of each approach will be considered.
It is my intention to select a preferred approach for rickshaws in the coming weeks, with the summary of the consultation to be published and any corresponding legislative provisions to be developed shortly after the decision is made.
