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Topical Issue Debate: Taxi Regulations (14 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: First, the NTA does not write my speeches. Second, the issue in regard to the failure rate is not only one for rural counties. Third, one need not drop anyone at any border because Ireland operates as a full taxi-meter country. The issue in that regard is the area where a taxi or hackney driver can ply for hire. From an administration point of view, for the enforcement, especially by the...

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (14 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: I will convey that to the Minister for Health. Elective treatment is better than an asthma attack sufferer presenting at an emergency department. It is really just a process to ensure that Cork University Hospital can facilitate such a treatment. I hope it can be looked upon positively once the conditionality is established. The fact Novartis is willing to reimburse for ineffective...

Topical Issue Debate: Taxi Regulations (14 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the SPSV industry, including the operation of the area knowledge test and SPSV skills development programme, is a matter for the NTA under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. My role relates to the overall policy for the sector. There have been many changes to the SPSV policy framework in recent years through the implementation of the recommendations of the...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (14 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: On behalf of the Minister for Health, I thank the Deputy for raising this issue and affording me, on behalf of the Minister, an opportunity to respond. In the context of the implementation of hospital groups the range of services currently available in Waterford Regional Hospital, including coronary care, will be retained and enhanced. The hospital's cardiology department provides the...

Topical Issue Debate: Hospital Services (14 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: I assure the Deputy that Waterford Regional Hospital intends to develop a fourth consultant post as part of its operational plan for 2015. The business case for extending opening hours is being prepared for the hospital, with a view to meeting the commitment to provide a 24-7 service. I look forward to that development.

Topical Issue Debate: Medicinal Products Availability (14 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: On behalf of the Minister for Health, I thank the Deputy for raising this important issue. I am aware of the challenges people with asthma face in managing their condition and fully acknowledge the need for the provision of appropriate services for all asthma patients. The treatment of asthma is one of the ten chronic diseases identified by the Health Service Executive as priorities for...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (14 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 221 and 222 together. Action 14 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report, 2011, recommended the prohibition on the transferability of small public service vehicle (SPSV) licences with effect from 1st October 2012. The Report's recommendations were widely published to the industry, including through the National Transport Authority's and...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (13 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: Rickshaws do not come within the small public service vehicle (SPSV) regulatory regime. The SPSV regulatory regime applies to mechanically propelled vehicles only.  The use of rickshaws on public roads must comply with general road traffic legislation and any bye-laws made by local authorities.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (13 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 679 and 680 together. The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to the licensing of wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs), is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. I have referred this aspect of your...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Licences Renewals (7 May 2014)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. The Taxi Regulation Review Group that produced the Taxi Regulation Review Report, 2011, included representatives of the taxi industry and the taxi authority, the NTA, and its recommendations were widely publicised to the...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (1 May 2014)

Alan Kelly:  Action 14 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report, 2011, recommended the prohibition on the transferability of small public service vehicle (SPSV) licences with effect from 1st October 2012. The underlying principle for the recommendation was that a licence should determine a person's suitability to carry out a function and it should have no monetary value or be traded...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities Provision (30 Apr 2014)

Alan Kelly: The response received by my Department from local authorities to the recent funding call under the National Cycle Network Programme was very impressive with 38 applications received from 28 authorities. Under this phase of the Programme, which covers the period 2014 to 2016, it was only possible to fund three projects amounting to €6.35 million....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (17 Apr 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Taxi Regulation Act, 2013, was enacted on 23rd October 2013.  Section 14(1) of the Act prohibits the transfer of SPSV licences and was commenced with effect from the 6th April 2014. The Act makes provision for the continuity of SPSV businesses in the event of the death of a licence holder.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (17 Apr 2014)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: National Cycle Network (17 Apr 2014)

Alan Kelly: The Deputy may now be aware, subsequent to my announcement yesterday, that a further €2m has been awarded to Galway County Council for the development of a greenway from Galway City to Moycullen.  This is in addition to over €4.3 million already awarded to Kerry and Waterford County Councils under the National Cycle Network Funding Programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Apr 2014)

Alan Kelly: 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...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Apr 2014)

Alan Kelly: 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.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Issues (16 Apr 2014)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including the administration of the local area hackney licence, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. I have forwarded your question to the NTA for direct response. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Kelly: Section 14 (1) of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 prohibits the transfer of a small public service vehicle (SPSV) licence. Furthermore, where a company holds a licence and there is a change in control of the company as defined in the Act, the licence stands revoked. The only exception to the prohibition on transfer of a licence arises in the event...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (15 Apr 2014)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry is the responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act, 2013. The NTA is also the lead agency with responsibility for the implementation of the recommendations contained in the Taxi Regulation Review Report, 2011. The Taxi Regulation Review Report recommended measures...