Seán Kyne (Galway West, Fine Gael)
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461. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport regarding obtaining a hackney licence in each of the past five years, the number of persons who have taken the area familiarisation tests and who have passed; if he will provide the average number of times it takes to pass the test; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35491/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The regulation of the small public service vehicle industry, including the administration of SPSV licences and the area knowledge 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.