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Taxi Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 September 2012

Tuesday, 25 September 2012

Ceisteanna (491)

Paschal Donohoe

Ceist:

491. Deputy Paschal Donohoe asked the Minister for Transport; Tourism and Sport the number of recommendations of the Taxi Review Group report that have been implemented; his plans to implement the outstanding proposals; if he will clarify in his reply whether signage on the side of taxi vehicles will be implemented and if this signage will permanent or if drivers will be able to remove it from their vehicles at the end of a shift; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40148/12]

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Freagraí scríofa

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003, and is also the lead agency with responsibility for implementation of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report. I understand from the NTA that work is progressing on all 46 Actions proposed and ten of the actions have been implemented to date.

Action 31 of the Review Report proposes the introduction of a distinctive branding on taxis, including wheelchair accessible taxis, to take the form of a semi-permanent decal to be applied, potentially, to the doors on either side of the vehicle. Planning has started on this Action and consultation on the final design has taken place with the Taxi Advisory Committee. I understand that the proposed decals would remain on the vehicle for whatever the period of time that vehicle is licensed and being operated as a small public service vehicle. The timetable for implementation of the remaining actions is set out in the Review Report and updates regarding the implementation of the Actions can be obtained under the taxi section on the NTA website.

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