Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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898. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the exclusion of taxis from the publication by the National Transport Authority entitled Operation Open City 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54249/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area. Furthermore, under the provisions of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013, the NTA is the Regulator of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) sector.

Given the role of the NTA in this regard, I have referred the Deputy's question to the Authority for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.