Written answers

Tuesday, 29 November 2011

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Taxi Regulations

9:00 pm

Photo of Eoghan MurphyEoghan Murphy (Dublin South East, Fine Gael)
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Question 585: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review a case regarding the nine-year rule for taxis (details supplied). [37590/11]

Photo of Alan KellyAlan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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The regulation of the taxi industry, including the regulation of vehicle standards, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009. Under the current regulatory regime for taxis, which is supported by the Taxi Regulation Act 2003, any applications for appeal of licensing decisions are a matter for the NTA and I do not have a role with regard to individual cases.

The NTA has completed a public consultation on vehicle standards with a view to advancing new regulations to come into force in 2012. As part of the review of the taxi sector announced by me on 8 June last, the NTA examination of appropriate vehicle standards including the nine year rule is being taken into account in the course of the the review due to be completed shortly.

Photo of Patrick NultyPatrick Nulty (Dublin West, Labour)
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Question 586: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Commission on Taxi Regulation will report. [37621/11]

Photo of Alan KellyAlan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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The taxi regulation review is being carried out by a review steering group, which I am chairing. Good progress is being made on the review.

Publication of the review report will of course be subject to Government approval and I would expect to submit the review proposals for Cabinet consideration at an early date.

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