Taxi Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 June 2014

Tuesday, 24 June 2014

Ceisteanna (677)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Ceist:

677. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the existing regulations in relation to taxi age limit currently at 15 years; his plans to reduce or eradicate this regulation in the future; the reason this rule does not apply to buses and other public service vehicles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26892/14]

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, including vehicle standards, under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within ten working days please notify my private office.