Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2017
613. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will create a category of hackney and taxi permit to allow otherwise private vehicles owned and operated by a person living in a specific rural area to be used in that specific and appointed rural area on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights with restricted hours of operation (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21544/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing requirements for SPSVs and their drivers, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.
I have therefore 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.
