Airport Policy

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 July 2022

Tuesday, 26 July 2022

Questions (307)

Róisín Shortall

Question:

307. Deputy Róisín Shortall asked the Minister for Transport the number and percentage of taxis with Dublin Airport permits which are wheelchair-accessible vehicles and which are multi-person vehicles; if they have reached the 30% quota; if the airport will consider releasing additional permits given the number of driver permit holders who have retired or left the industry since the Covid-19 pandemic emergency period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41697/22]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

The daa has statutory responsibility to operate and manage Dublin Airport. As this is an operational matter for the daa, I have forwarded your questions to the company for direct reply. Please advise my Private Office if a reply within ten working days is not received from the daa.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51