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Taxi Licences

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 January 2019

Tuesday, 15 January 2019

Ceisteanna (394)

Fiona O'Loughlin

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394. Deputy Fiona O'Loughlin asked the Minister for Justice and Equality the length of time applications for taxi licences are taking to be processed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1363/19]

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The Small Public Service Vehicle (SPSV) industry in Ireland is regulated by the National Transport Authority in accordance with the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013, which falls under the remit of my colleague, the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr. Shane Ross, T.D.

An Garda Síochána is currently deemed the licensing authority under section 6 (2) of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.

As such, the Deputy will appreciate that I, as Minister for Justice and Equality, have no role in the administration of SPSV licences.

However, to be of assistance I have requested the current processing time for SPSV licences from An Garda Síochána and will respond to you directly on receipt of a Garda report.

The following deferred reply was received under Standing Order 42A
I refer to Parliamentary Question 394 of 15 January 2019 in which the Deputy asked for information pertaining to the length of time it takes to process applications for Small Public Service Vehicle Licences (SPSV).
As the Deputy will recall, a report on this matter was requested from An Garda Síochána. I am informed that the average length of time new applications for Small Public Service Vehicle Licences is three to six weeks on receipt of the application, provided the applicant has submitted all necessary documentation. I am further informed that this processing timeframe may extend to six to eight weeks, on average, where large volumes of applications for SPSV Licences are received.
In relation to renewal applications I am informed that the average processing time is currently two to three weeks on receipt of the application, provided all necessary documentation has been submitted by the applicant.
I hope this information has been of some assistance.
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