Taxi Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 November 2011

Tuesday, 22 November 2011

Ceisteanna (661)

Michael Creed

Ceist:

690 Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, further to Parliamentary Question No. 43 of 29 September 2011 and Parliamentary Question No. 546 of 11 October, 2011, if he will clarify the reason the National Transport Authority revoked the nine-year rule only for those who had applied for their first vehicle licence prior to 1 January 2009; the reason those holding their first licence after this date are treated differently with regard to vehicles of nine years of age; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36121/11]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Alan Kelly)

I understand that on 21 November the NTA has written to the Deputy clarifying the position as regards PQ No. 545 of 11 October 2011, which was referred to the NTA for reply direct to the Deputy. The NTA has completed a public consultation on vehicle standards with a view to advancing new regulations to come into force in 2012. As part of the review of the taxi sector announced by me on 8th June last, the NTA examination of appropriate vehicle standards including the nine year rule is being taken into account in the course of the the review due to be completed shortly.