223. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will request that the National Transport Authority conduct an urgent review of SPSV supply in Cork county, including the areas of Macroom, Millstreet, Kanturk and Charleville where residents, visitors and local businesses report major difficulties securing taxis at peak times; and if he will outline any pending measures to increase SPSV driver recrui…
Topics / Taxi Regulations
A subject heading for parliamentary questionsTaxi Regulations
139 questions from 51 TDs, between 22 January 2025 and 20 October 2026.
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138 written, 1 oral
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| April 2025 | 4 |
| May 2025 | 0 |
| June 2025 | 2 |
| July 2025 | 11 |
| August 2025 | 0 |
| September 2025 | 4 |
| October 2025 | 3 |
| November 2025 | 26 |
| December 2025 | 21 |
| January 2026 | 9 |
| February 2026 | 9 |
| March 2026 | 2 |
| April 2026 | 6 |
| May 2026 | 3 |
| June 2026 | 0 |
| July 2026 | 4 |
| August 2026 | 0 |
| September 2026 | 13 |
| October 2026 | 7 |
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225. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the way in which he plans to address the imbalance between population growth in Cork county and the continued stagnation or decline of SPSV driver and vehicle numbers; and if Cork north west will be prioritised in any forthcoming strategy to increase licensed taxi availability. [65895/25]
226. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport if he will consider introducing pilot initiatives in rural areas such as Cork north west, including grants, tax incentives, or reduced administrative burdens, to stimulate SPSV driver recruitment and ensure adequate taxi supply for communities outside Cork city. [65896/25]
235. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the fixed fares introduced by a company (details supplied); and if he will ensure taxi drivers are paid fairly. [65993/25]
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]
104. Deputy John Lahart asked the Minister for Transport to address the criticism of some taxi drivers of his recent response regarding the introduction of fixed fares by a taxi company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [64070/25]
88. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the concerns regarding the introduction of a taxi fixed price; if he has conducted a review into whether it complies with the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 and the Taxi Regulation (Maximum Fares) Order 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63062/25]
123. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the move by a company (details supplied) to fixed price fares, which is being used as a tool to undermine competition in the taxi market; the way in which this will impact taxi drivers in Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63329/25]
240. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport his response to the introduction of a fixed fare strategy by operators in the taxi sector; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62737/25]
266. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he has met with taxi representative organisations regarding concerns about the introduction of the taxi fixed price model by a company (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62983/25]
267. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he or any of his Government colleagues have met with a company (details supplied); the dates on which these meetings took place; the items that were discussed; if the taxi fixed price model was discussed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62984/25]
331. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport to commission a formal review into the fixed fare policy of a company (details supplied) and its compliance with the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 and the Taxi Regulation (Maximum Fares) Order 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63990/25]
332. Deputy Ruth Coppinger asked the Minister for Transport to consider the creation of national taxi booking application that would be State run; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63991/25]
335. Deputy Robert O'Donoghue asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of any plans to conduct a review of app-based taxi fare models and their compliance with Irish taxi regulations; if he is aware of any plans to ensure transparency and parity in fare structures between licensed taxi operators and app-based platforms; if there are any Departmental plans to develop a publicly managed NTA taxi-hailing app; and…
188. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of a taxi companies introduction of a ‘Taxi Fixed Price’ on its drivers (details supplied); whether such a system is permissible under the Taxi Regulation Act 2013 and related Statutory Instruments; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62324/25]
197. Deputy Seán Ó Fearghaíl asked the Minister for Transport If he will address the concerns regarding the recently introduced taxi fixed price model raised in correspondence (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62535/25]
345. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will review correspondence (details supplied) regarding a taxi platform; if he will address concerns raised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61957/25]
357. Deputy Noel McCarthy asked the Minister for Transport his plans to facilitate the introduction of an online booking platform for vehicle suitability tests by the National Transport Authority; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62035/25]
365. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport his views on the effectiveness or otherwise of the local area hackney scheme as a component of the overall rural transport service offering; if he considers the local area hackney scheme as a solution to the lack of rural taxi availability; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62278/25]
366. Deputy John Paul O'Shea asked the Minister for Transport the future role he envisages the local area hackney scheme playing in the Government’s plans to improve rural accessibility and expansion of the SPSV fleet, as committed to in the Programme for Government; his views on the scheme as currently constituted is capable of playing an effective role in improved rural accessibility and expansion of the SPSV fleet…
179. Deputy Pádraig Rice asked the Minister for Transport the current position regarding the cross-Border operation of small public service vehicle (SPSV); if there are plans to harmonise the relevant legislation north and south of the Border; the work carried out to date to progress a cross-Border regime for SPSVs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [60567/25]