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Road Traffic Offences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 June 2012

Wednesday, 6 June 2012

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Dominic Hannigan

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1022 Deputy Dominic Hannigan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to stop the practice of illegal plying for hire of taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27137/12]

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It is an offence under the Road Traffic Act 1961 as amended for a taxi to stand for hire other than at an appointed stand.

The enforcement of the taxi regulations, including the illegal plying for hire of taxis, is a matter in the first instance for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003. In addition to the enforcement officers of the NTA, under Section 49 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 members of An Garda Síochána are also authorised persons for the purpose of enforcement of the taxi regulations.

I have arranged for your question to be forwarded to the NTA for a direct response. If you do not receive a response within ten working days, please notify my private office.

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