Taxi Data

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 December 2018

Wednesday, 19 December 2018

Questions (489, 490)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

489. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of National Transport Authority taxi inspectors on duty by county or local authority basis; if National Transport Authority inspectors have been granted additional resources to inspect taxis at ranks or from the roadside over Christmas 2018 and the 2019 new year period outside of regular office hours (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53908/18]

Catherine Murphy

Question:

490. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of taxi plates and or licences revoked in 2017 and to date in 2018, by county; the general reasons a licence or plate is revoked by county; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53909/18]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 489 and 490 together.

The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA).

As the Deputy is aware, the NTA is responsible for appointing taxi enforcement officers and issues relating to the working hours of these officers is a matter for the Authority.

To be of assistance, I have referred your questions to the Authority for direct reply to you. I trust that they will be able to provide you with the statistics you have requested. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A