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Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Search and Rescue Service (20 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: The Deputy' question relates to the development of the action plan relating in response to Value for Money (VFM) reports on the Irish Coast Guard (IRCG) and the Marine Survey Office (MSO). The recommendations of the two reports focus on achieving efficiencies through better utilisation of existing resources and the deployment of resources to areas they believe constitute...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (20 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: As part of the Taxi Regulation Review 2011, the examination of the broad issues for future regulatory policy was assisted by an economic analysis of the taxi market carried out by the consultants, Indecon. The analysis found that a fall in demand for SPSV services over a 3-4 year period had not been matched by a corresponding level of exit from the industry, leading to a clear problem of...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport (20 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: Responsibility to develop, procure, implement, operate and maintain the integrated ticketing Leap Card system in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) became a function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) with effect from 30th September 2010. I understand from the NTA, however, that they have had initial discussions with the Dublin Bikes scheme and are currently...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (20 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the taxi industry under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003 . Among the principal functions of the NTA, as provided for under Section 9 of that Act, is the promotion of access to small public service vehicles by persons with disabilities. It is a matter for the NTA to decide on the future approach to...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycle Facilities (20 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: The development of interurban cycle routes is being progressed through the National Cycle Network funding scheme. Just over €7 million has been allocated to fund 16 projects, each in a different Local Authority area. A wide variety of route types have been allocated funding, including canal tow path routes, routes along disused rail lines and routes which make use of bypassed national...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (20 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: Overall the thrust of the reforms contained in the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011 will mean better services for consumers and improvements to the operating environment for taxi drivers generally.  It is acknowledged that some of the measures proposed by the Taxi Review may lead to increased costs for individuals. However these should be offset by...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (20 Dec 2012)

Alan Kelly: The Taxi Regulation Review report was published by the Government in January of this year.  It contains 46 actions targeting at improving the regulation and operation of the small public service vehicle industry.   Responsibility for implementation of the majority of the recommendations of that report rests with the National Transport Authority (NTA) which is the body responsible...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues relating to the area knowledge test, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the taxi industry, including enforcement issues, is the overall responsibility of the National Transport Authority (NTA), assisted by the Garda Síochána. I want to discourage the rogue operators who make it tough for the legally compliant operators to earn a living.  Many of the key recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011 relate...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Kelly: Under Section 15 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002, Dublin City Council, in consultation with the Commissioner of An Garda Siochána, is responsible for the making of bye-laws in respect of the area comprising of the city of Dublin, including bye-laws regarding the location and number of taxi ranks. I have no function in this matter.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Kelly: I propose to take Questions Nos. 1142 and 1151 together. As part of the recommendations of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, the proposal for a prohibition on the transfer of small public service vehicle (SPSV) licences reflects the Review Group view that a licence should determine a person’s suitability to carry out a function and it should not have monetary value or be...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (16 Jan 2013)

Alan Kelly: In line with Action 31 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011, the National Transport Authority (NTA) made regulations on 20 December 2012 under statutory instrument no. 535 of 2012, requiring a semi-permanent decal to be affixed to taxis and wheelchair accessible taxis. With effect from the 1st January 2013 the approved external signage is a requirement for the grant or...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Cycling Facilities (22 Jan 2013)

Alan Kelly: Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, funding for delivery of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of cycle lanes in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) is a matter for the NTA. The NTA can provide details of expenditure on cycling routes in the GDA and I have asked them to forward the information...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (23 Jan 2013)

Alan Kelly: The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the regulation of the SPSV industry under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003, including the entry requirements for limousines and area knowledge testing. I have referred your Question to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for a direct response. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply...

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

Alan Kelly: I am glad to see Members again so soon after our discussions on the recently enacted Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Act 2012, and I thank the House for its co-operation on that. I must hold some sort of record as this is the second Bill I have introduced as a Minister of State that has begun in this House in the space of about two months. On this...

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

Alan Kelly: I did not say that. I said there were approximately 6,000 who had some form of criminal conviction.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

Alan Kelly: I shall be there next week

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

Alan Kelly: No.

Seanad: Taxi Regulation Bill 2012: Second Stage (23 Jan 2013)

Alan Kelly: I thank Senators for their contributions and will endeavour to respond to points in as much detail as I can. I really enjoy coming to this House where it is good form to tease out and debate issues. I have attended on the subject of taxis in general as some months ago there were statements on the issue. Much of the commentary has been on the regulatory side, as were many of the points...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Taxi Regulations (29 Jan 2013)

Alan Kelly: The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues relating to suitability tests, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.