Eoin Ó Broin (Dublin Mid West, Sinn Fein)
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998. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason applicant taxi drivers that fail their theory and or knowledge tests must pay the full fee to repeat the exams; and his plans to review the regulations with a view to reducing the charge for repeat exams or allowing a combined grade from both sets of exams to ensure fairness for those applying. [45732/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing of drivers to work in this sector, 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.