Finian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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Question 259: To ask the Minister for Transport the position regarding a matter (details supplied). [43788/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003, the Commission for Taxi Regulation is now the independent public body responsible for the development and maintenance of the regulatory framework for the control and operation, including licensing, of taxis, hackneys, limousines and their drivers. However, the Commission for Taxi Regulation does not have any remit or statutory power under the Taxi Regulation Act 2003 in relation to the control of the number of licences issued.

While there are no quantitative restrictions on entry to the taxi market, there are, however, restrictions of a qualitative nature which are determined by the Commission. In that context, the Commission has appointed consultants to undertake an extensive review of the small public service vehicle sector. The review is expected to be completed before the end of this year.