Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2174. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of active taxi and hackney licences in each taxi area of the country; the number of those that are wheelchair accessible; the grant assistance available to drivers who buy a wheelchair accessible vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32956/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, which includes taxis, wheelchair accessible taxis (WAVs) and hackneys, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.
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.
