Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 26 January 2023
184. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport what consultation process his Department had with the National Transport Authority prior to the press release of the rural hackney pilot scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3797/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra185. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport in light of the difficulties being experienced by applicants in sourcing insurance for the rural hackney pilot scheme, if he can indicate the consultation process his Department had with the insurance industry companies prior to the press release on the rural hackney pilot scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3798/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra186. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport if he can furnish a list of insurance companies, with contact details, who have indicated to his Department that they will quote for insurance for participants in the new rural hackney pilot scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3799/23]
Amharc ar fhreagra187. Deputy Johnny Guirke asked the Minister for Transport if the rural hackney pilot scheme grant should go towards an electric vehicle or can it also be used towards a diesel/petrol vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3800/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 184, 185, 186 and 187 together.
The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the Local Area Hackney Scheme, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV industry.
Accordingly, I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.
