Written answers

Wednesday, 1 October 2014

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Taxi Regulations

Photo of Dessie EllisDessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)
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39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for temporary provision of alternative taxi rank spaces for the duration of the Luas cross-city works. [36790/14]

Photo of Paschal DonohoePaschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the Luas Cross City project.

Dublin City Council (DCC), in consultation with the Commissioner of An Garda Siochána, is responsible for the making of bye-laws regarding the location and number of taxi ranks in the Dublin City area. The making of such bye-laws is a reserved function of the local authority and I have no function in the matter.

Planning for short-term and permanent taxi ranks arising from the Luas Cross City project is discussed by the Luas Cross City Taxi Forum which comprises representatives of Taxi Groups, the Rail Procurement Agency, NTA and DCC. I consider it appropriate that all taxi concerns are discussed at this Forum where very specific and detailed issues can be addressed.

In the light of the NTA’s involvement in the LUAS Taxi Forum, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the Authority for a more detailed response.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

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