Taxi Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 November 2016

Wednesday, 16 November 2016

Ceisteanna (232)

Imelda Munster

Ceist:

232. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has had representations regarding the knowledge test for applicants for taxi licences or if his attention has been drawn to concerns regarding the fairness of the test and of its administration since it was contracted out to a private company; if his Department will liaise with the National Transport Authority and the Taxi Regulator on this matter to review whether this test and its administration are fit for purpose; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35242/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including administration of the SPSV Entry Test, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I am aware that the NTA recently commenced a public consultation on SPSV driver entry requirements with a closing date for submissions of 30 November.

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.

The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.