Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022
260. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport the breakdown of the complaints made in relation to accessibility of taxis between 15 July 021 and 15 July 2022 outlining nature of the complaints (details supplied) and actions that have been taken in relation to the complaints. [41002/22]
View answer261. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has made recommendations on increasing the fines associated with small public service vehicles fixed payment offences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41003/22]
View answer262. Deputy Neasa Hourigan asked the Minister for Transport the number and value of small public service vehicles fixed payment offences fines in cases in which the notice has remained unpaid after a 56-day period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41004/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 260 to 262, inclusive, together.
The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV), including enforcement and compliance in the SPSV sector, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.
Accordingly, I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.
