Written answers

Thursday, 7 November 2013

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Public Transport Issues

Photo of Patrick O'DonovanPatrick O'Donovan (Limerick, Fine Gael)
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31. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine the high failure rate of the knowledge test element of the small public service vehicle test; if he is satisfied that the knowledge test that is being applied adequately reflects the geographical area where a person is likely to serve; his views on whether a person from a large county is at a disadvantage and is more likely to fail the knowledge test because of its current construction; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46947/13]

Photo of Alan KellyAlan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour)
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The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the operation of the area knowledge test and SPSV Skills Development Programme, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act, 2009.

I have referred your Question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days. 

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