Joe Costello
Ceist:198. Deputy Joe Costello asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to regulate the operation of rickshaws; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14982/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 16 April 2015
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Freagraí scríofa
I outlined my position in regard to rickshaws in my recent response to Question No. 196 of 1 April 2015. I would refer the Deputy to my answer on that occasion for full details, and I shall confine myself here to the key points.
Rickshaws as such have no definition in law, and are classified as pedal cycles. I have been asked by Dublin City Council to consider legislating to regulate rickshaws. Any proposed regulatory legislation requires a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) before a decision can be made on whether legislation is appropriate. As this is a local matter, I informed the Council that it would be appropriate that the Council prepare the RIA.
As I also indicated in my answer on 1 April, any questions about progress in that regard might be directed to the Council.