Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 April 2018
509. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the regulations and legislation he plans to introduce to manage the use of rickshaws for public hire following a public consultation on rickshaws undertaken by the NTA; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17748/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy refers, I asked the National Transport Authority (NTA) to conduct a public consultation on rickshaws last year, which concluded at the end of September. A report on the consultation, along with recommendations by the NTA, were submitted to my Department in the latter part of 2017.
My Department is now considering a range of options for regulating rickshaws from the perspective of proportionality, public safety and enforcement as well as regarding the question of costs and benefits. This examination is at an advanced stage and I intend to select a preferred approach in the near future, with any corresponding legislative provisions to be developed quickly thereafter.
