Taxi Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 October 2021

Thursday, 21 October 2021

Questions (164)

Martin Browne

Question:

164. Deputy Martin Browne asked the Minister for Transport if he has engaged with the National Transport Authority, NTA, regarding the prevalence of illegal taxi operators; the nature of those discussions; if he has engaged with the NTA and An Garda Síochána to overcome the difficulties involved; if his attention has been drawn to the concerns of legal operators regarding the prevalence of this illegal activity; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51779/21]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including enforcement and compliance in the SPSV sector, 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 and its statutory independence in that regard, 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