Aodhán Ó Ríordáin (Dublin North Central, Labour)
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170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are specific guidelines or legal requirements for taxis in dealing with persons with physical disabilities such as wheelchair users and facilitating their use of the taxi system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18140/14]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 170 and 176 together.

The regulation of the taxi industry, including issues pertaining to the standards of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) and the assistance to be given to customers with disabilities, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail)
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171. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that it is equitable that a taxi may not be over 15 years in service while public transport vehicles, wheelchair accessible taxis and private buses are not required to be bound by this provision; if he will outline the public policies for this; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18151/14]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 171 and 175 together.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry, including vehicle standards, under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply. If you do not receive a reply within ten working days please notify my private office.