Paul Kehoe (Wexford, Fine Gael)
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Question 305: To ask the Minister for Transport the options available when a taxi operator is not satisfied with a decision made by the taxi regulator; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13941/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Under the public service vehicle regulations, where the Commission for Taxi Regulation refuses to grant or renew a taxi, wheelchair accessible taxi, hackney or limousine licence, the applicant may appeal the decision to the District Court.

Similarly, where the Garda Commissioner or authorised officer refuses to grant a licence to drive a small public service vehicle or revokes a licence, the applicant/licence holder may appeal the decision to the District Court having jurisdiction where the person ordinarily resides.

In both circumstances, on hearing the appeal the Justice may either confirm the refusal or suspension or revocation or direct the relevant licensing authority to grant or renew the licence in question or remove the suspension or revocation. Notice of the Court decision is given to the relevant licensing authority who must comply with the decision. These provisions are set out in the Taxi Regulations Act 2003.