Taxi Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018

Tuesday, 12 June 2018

Ceisteanna (77)

Imelda Munster

Ceist:

77. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to amend section 15 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 to make it mandatory for holders of small public service vehicle licences to nominate a person to inherit their licence in the event of the death of the licenceholder; the other options that would ensure that small public service vehicle licences will be inherited in the event of the death of the licenceholder; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25251/18]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As the Deputy will be aware, the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.

Section 15 of this Act provides that an SPSV licence may continue to be operated by a person who was nominated by the licence holder in advance of his or her death.  This is a discretionary provision and I have no plans to change it at present. 

However, in order to be of assistance, I have referred your question to the NTA for consideration and direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

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