Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance)
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26. To ask the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation if she, her officials or any other State agency that she is aware of have been lobbied or approached by a company (details supplied) regarding the present regulations that govern the taxi industry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [33000/16]

Mary Mitchell O'Connor (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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Since taking office neither I nor my officials have been specifically lobbied by the company referred to in relation to the regulations that govern the Irish taxi industry. I should make clear as well that my Department has no function or responsibilities in relation to the regulation of that industry in this country.

It is well known that the company in question has established a Customer Support Centre of Excellence in Limerick, to handle some of their worldwide activities. This project will employ about 300 staff when fully operational, which represents a significant and welcome investment for the city and the wider region.

In developing its investment plans for Limerick, the company would, of course, have had significant engagement with IDA Ireland in connection with its plans for the Customer Support Centre here. I would expect as well that the Agency will be in continued contact with the company, as it is with all of its clients who have a presence here in Ireland.