Taxi Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 November 2014

Wednesday, 26 November 2014

Ceisteanna (168)

Charlie McConalogue

Ceist:

168. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will accept an application under the grant scheme for wheelchair-accessible taxis, in order for a person to purchase a new WAV, in view of the fact that the person concerned has ordered a new vehicle from a car dealer but it will not be ready until March 2015 and the closing date for the scheme is 24 December 2014; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45504/14]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, including the issuing of wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) licences, and the management of the grant scheme for WAVs introduced in July of this year.  

I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.