Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Social Democrats)
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843. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to intervene in the case of a person (details supplied) in Dublin 7, to ensure that this person is not denied an opportunity to earn a living; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6267/16]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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​My role in relation to the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry relates to overall policy for the sector.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) is the independent regulator for the sector under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013. I have therefore referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent)
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844. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to investigate the case of a person (details supplied) in County Tipperary; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6279/16]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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​The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including administration of 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 to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.