Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 March 2018
535. Deputy Mary Butler asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason there is no taxi suitability test centre (details supplied) resulting in enforced costs on those travelling to other centres to complete the test; his plans to reverse this decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14085/18]
View answerThe regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. The NTA currently contract Applus Car Testing Ireland Limited to provide a nationwide network of twelve dedicated centres for SPSV suitability inspections.
Given the Authority's role in this regard, and in order to be of assistance, I have referred your question to the NTA for their direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.
