Jim Daly (Cork South West, Fine Gael)
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266. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that the induction test for hackney drivers is too strict, noting that the number of active licences has fallen by 50% since 2010; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24230/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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​The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including responsibility for administering the SPSV Entry Test, 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.