Questions

182. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to concerns that blind and visually impaired taxi users may incur higher fares where drivers rely solely on satellite navigation rather than following directions provided by the passenger, resulting in unnecessarily longer journeys; whether guidance, safeguards or complaints mechanisms are in place to protect passengers in suc…

108. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of ongoing reports of wheelchair users being refused service by wheelchair accessible taxis in Dublin, particularly at night; the number of complaints received and penalties issued; the way in which drivers who received public funding under the wheelchair accessible vehicle, WAV, grant scheme are held accountable for refusing passengers; the i…

805. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the steps the National Transport Authority (NTA) is taking to address reports of wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) taxi drivers refusing service to wheelchair users in Dublin city particularly at night; if he is aware that vehicles which have received significant State grants under the WAV grant scheme are allegedly bypassing passengers in wheelchairs; and…

806. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the number of complaints received by the National Transport Authority relating to refusal of service to wheelchair users by wheelchair accessible vehicle taxi drivers; the number of enforcement actions taken, including fines and licence suspensions or revocations, in each of the years 2023 to 2025 and to date in 2026, in tabular form; and if he will make a s…

312. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if his Department will investigate changes to commission fares by a company (details supplied); the specific oversight in regulating changes in commission taken by taxi operators; if his Department recognises the significant impact this has on the income of taxi drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19682/26]

97. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the feasibility of introducing an audio fare announcement system in taxis, similar to the Marquay model used in parts of the United States, which provides audible confirmation of the starting fare, route and final fare for blind and visually impaired passengers, in order to strengthen passenger protection and ensure transparency in taxi jou…

242. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine the impact of app-based dispatch operators offering fares below the regulated taxi meter tariff; the effect this is having on the viability of the taxi industry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66043/25]

243. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will review the legislation that allows dispatch operators to set fares below the national taxi tariff, given concerns that this practice undermines the Government appointed regulator and creates unfair competition; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66044/25]

244. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport the engagement his Department has had with the National Transport Authority regarding reports that reduced fares offered through app-based operators are threatening the income of taxi drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66045/25]

245. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will assess the need to amend legislation in order that only the vehicle licence holder can offer a fare below the metered tariff, as is being called for by taxi drivers who warn that current arrangements place them at financial and regulatory risk; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66046/25]

246. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that international app-based dispatch operators who do not maintain a physical presence or staff in Ireland are operating within the spirit and intent of existing taxi regulation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66048/25]

309. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider making it a requirement that all taxi drivers operating wheelchair-accessible vehicles are properly certified to use the ramp and equipment, so that passengers with disabilities are not left without transport; if he will clarify the current rules in this area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37904/25]

302. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to regulate taxi apps (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11100/25]

91. Deputy Barry Heneghan asked the Minister for Transport if he would consider the implementation of audible taxi meters designed specifically for the visually impaired, akin to those currently utilised (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8637/25]