Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
210. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport to provide all available information on the recipients of the wheelchair-accessible grant for taxis; for a breakdown of these recipients, by category (individually owned or rental taxis); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14316/24]
View answerThe regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the Wheelchair Accessible Grant Scheme, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. The NTA is responsible for the collection and publication of statistics in relation to the Wheelchair Accessible Grant Scheme. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry.
Accordingly, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.
