Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 November 2008
135 Deputy Paul Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the reason with regard to an application for renewal of a SPSV licence (details supplied), the applicant is being charged a penalty fee of €500 and associated costs in view of the fact that their test was completed within the timeframe but licence printing facilities were not available at that time; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40567/08]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Taxi Regulation Act 2003 established the Commission for Taxi Regulation as an independent public body responsible for the development and maintenance of the regulatory framework for the control and operation, including licensing, of taxis, hackneys, limousines and their drivers. Under the 2003 Act the Commission may make regulations in relation to the licensing, ownership, control and operation of small public service vehicles. The issues raised in the Deputy's question relate to the day-to-day responsibilities and actions of the Commission.
