Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 October 2018
292. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of local area hackney licences active by county; his plans to review the rules and legislation pertaining to these licences in view of the need for good public service vehicle availability in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44148/18]
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. Furthermore, under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 (Local Area Hackney) Regulations 2013, the NTA is responsible for the granting and renewing of local area hackney licences.
The NTA is currently conducting a review of the position on local area hackneys as part of the development of a strategic framework for the SPSV industry.
In order to be of assistance, 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.
