Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the regulations that apply in relation to competence and local knowledge for applicants for a taxi licence; the discretion provided to the taxi regulator and the National Transport Authority in laying out these regulations; his role in overseeing that these regulations and practices are fair; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17044/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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​The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to the skills tests for applicants for a taxi licence, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have no role in overseeing the application of the skills tests by the NTA.

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.