Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 May 2017
624. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that Cork County Council is facilitating the operation of a taxi stand at Cobh railway station despite the absence of by-laws as required under the Taxi Regulation Act 2013; and if he will ensure that the council desists from doing so until such by-laws have been validly adopted. [21980/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraDecisions regarding the location and operation of taxi ranks are a matter for the relevant local authority which is responsible for the making of bye-laws in respect of its functional area. Section 25 of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013 provides for both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the Garda Commissioner to be consulted by a local authority when it is proposing to make such bye-laws. I have no function in the matter.
I have therefore referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to the Deputy. 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.
