David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 469: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the names of the members of the steering group appointed to oversee research and examination of issues relating to the taxi sector; the respective organisations represented by each of these members; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19584/11]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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In my announcements of 8th and 24th June respectively I have clarified the terms of reference and the membership of the Taxi Regulation Review Group, in line with the commitment in the Programme for Government. The review will enable the necessary further reforms of the sector to allow consumers to have confidence in the taxi system while also ensuring that legitimate and competent operators and drivers can be rewarded fairly by operating under a regulatory framework that is adequately enforced. It will address a wide range of issues relating to the taxi sector including the current regulatory policy and practices, licensing systems, enforcement and future dialogue with the taxi sector.

In my view the wide ranging membership of the Review Steering Group allows an appropriate contribution from stakeholders, and individuals who represent the interests of the taxi sector, including dispatch operators and drivers, and the interests of consumers, as well as, including the regulatory and enforcement agencies. I should add that the consultation on the review extends to all interested parties and stakeholders through an invitation for written submissions to be made before the end of July.