Paul Connaughton (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 580: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the report of the taxi regulation review group, which was due out in early October, will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32531/11]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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I envisage that the review of taxi regulation, which I am chairing, will be completed in November. I will announce the results of the review following Government approval of its recommendations.

Paul Connaughton (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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Question 581: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the current suspension of the issuing of hackney licenses will be lifted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32533/11]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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The regulation of the taxi industry, including matters related to the issuing of hackney licences, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. I have arranged for your question to be forwarded to the NTA for direct response. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a reply has not been received within ten days.

In line with a commitment under the Programme for Government, a review group, that I am chairing, is currently examining a range of issues with regard to the regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector. The review will address issues of concern to small public service vehicle (SPSV) operators and consumers alike.