Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2019
519. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the consideration being given to proposals from the National Transport Authority for the establishment of a support scheme to provide grant aid to taxi and hackney licence holders in order to address gaps in service provision in rural areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16066/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme which now operates under the Local Link brand.
The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is also a matter for the NTA under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's Question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
