Taxi Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 March 2014

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Ceisteanna (242)

Patrick O'Donovan

Ceist:

242. Deputy Patrick O'Donovan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Question No. 1110 of 11 June 2013, the number of people who sat the knowledge test for small public service vehicles in 2013; the number of candidates who achieved a pass grade; the percentage score needed to pass; the number of candidates who failed the area knowledge test; the number of those candidates who received an area knowledge test mark of greater than 60%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12233/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009, including responsibility for administering the SPSV Entry Test, which includes both the Industry Knowledge and the Area Knowledge Tests.

I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. If he does not receive a reply within ten working days please notify my private office.