Maureen O'Sullivan (Dublin Central, Independent)
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Question 226: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reconsider the 14 year rule in which taxi drivers will be forced to change their cars regardless of the condition of the cars some of which are in good condition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33774/12]

Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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The regulation of the taxi industry, including issues pertaining to vehicle age limit, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA). I have arranged for your question to be forwarded to the NTA for a direct response. If you do not receive a response within ten working days, please notify my private office.

Last year the NTA carried out a public consultation concerning vehicle standards, including vehicle age. The outcome of the consultation was made available for the consideration of the Taxi Regulation Review Group.

Action 10 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report proposes that existing vehicles in the fleet prior to 1st January 2009, should be allowed to operate until they are a maximum of 14 years of age, subject to passing a roadworthiness test and an NTA licence renewal assessment at six monthly intervals for vehicles that are nine years or older.