Joe McHugh (Donegal North East, Fine Gael)
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Question 786: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on buses that are used to provide taxi services; if he will provide an overview of licensing in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11276/12]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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The regulation of the taxi industry is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation Act, 2003. The NTA is also responsible for passenger bus route licensing, which was transferred from my Department to the NTA with effect from 1 December 2010, under Statutory Instrument No. 566 of 2010.

I have referred the Deputy's Question to the NTA for direct reply. If he does not receive a response within ten working days he should notify my private office.