Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 April 2021
312. Deputy Kieran O'Donnell asked the Minister for Transport the status of the commitment to develop a subsidised local area hackney service as listed in the Rural Development Policy 2021-2025 - Our Rural Future plan; if he will provide clarity on the timeline envisaged to develop such a scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18400/21]
View answerThe Deputy may wish to be aware that the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the issuance of Local Area Hackney licences and the operation of the planned subsidised Local Area Hackney pilot scheme, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
