Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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1109. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding a taxi licence/plate; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41272/14]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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Action 14 of the Taxi Regulation Review Report 2011 recommended the introduction of a prohibition on the transferability of small public service vehicle (SPSV) licences with effect from 1st October 2012. The underlying principle for the recommendation was that a licence should determine a person's suitability to carry out a function and it should have no monetary value or be traded on the open market. The measure was provided for in Section 14(1) of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 which was commenced with effect from 6th April 2014. Special provisions apply in the case of the death of licensee.

Terence Flanagan (Dublin North East, Independent)
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1110. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the NCT for taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41275/14]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to vehicle standards, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.

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.