asked the Minister for Local Government if he will give details of the number of public service vehicles, under their different headings, which are operating in Cork city; and if he has made, or intends to make, regulations limiting the number of public service vehicle licences in the city.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cork City Public Service Vehicles.
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Mr. Barrett
I understand that licences are current at present for the following numbers of vehicles for the Cork taximeter area, namely:—
Licensed public hire vehicles (commonly known as "taxis"), 85;
Licensed private hire vehicles (commonly known as "hackneys"), 86;
Large public service vehicles, 18.
I understand that in addition Córas Iompair Éireann operate 60 large public service vehicles in the area.
With regard to the second part of the question I presume the Deputy has in mind small public service vehicles only and with regard to these I have no power to limit their numbers. I do not intend to seek such powers but I am at present considering the adoption of measures which will provide for stricter control over such vehicles and their drivers.