Seán Haughey (Dublin Bay North, Fianna Fail)
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1198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will amend regulation 31 of the Taxi Regulation (Small Public Service Vehicles) Regulations 2015 for the age of SPSVs in order that the driver of a standard taxi that is nearing retirement can continue to use their vehicle which is over ten years old for a further period of time; the reason for this regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13264/17]

Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein)
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1201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the legal basis for licences not being granted to taxi drivers whose vehicles are over ten years old; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13275/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 1198 and 1201 together.

The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including issues pertaining to vehicle standards, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.

I have therefore referred both questions to the NTA for direct reply to the Deputies. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.