Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 March 2021

Thursday, 11 March 2021

Questions (30)

Violet-Anne Wynne

Question:

30. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Transport the number of SPSV licences that were applied for or renewed in County Clare in 2020 and to date in 2021; the number of wheelchair-accessible vehicle grant applications that were received in 2020 and to date in 2021; the number granted given that there are only six wheelchair-accessible taxis available in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13799/21]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including SPSV licences and administration of grants for SPSVs, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.

Given the role of the NTA as regulator, I have referred your question to the Authority for direct reply to you. 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 51