Patrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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242. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No.1110 of 11 June 2013, the number of persons who sat the knowledge test for small public service vehicles in 2013; the number of candidates who achieved a pass grade; the percentage score needed to pass; the number of candidates who failed the area knowledge test; the number of those candidates who received an area knowledge test of greater than 60%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12233/14]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009, including responsibility for administering the SPSV Entry Test, which includes both the Industry Knowledge and the Area Knowledge Tests.  

I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within ten working days please notify my private office.

Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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243. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has concerns that the new permanent markings on taxis make taxi owners a target for criminals who may feel that cash is available within the home where cars are parked outside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12280/14]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009. The NTA is also the lead agency with responsibility for the implementation of the actions agreed in the Taxi Regulation Review, 2011. In line with Action 31 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report, the new external signage introduced in January 2013 aims to improve the recognition of taxis on our streets, promote greater professionalism of the industry and reduce the potential for unlicensed vehicles to operate as taxis.

I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.