Taxi Regulations

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013

Wednesday, 16 January 2013

Questions (1141)

Patrick Nulty

Question:

1141. Deputy Patrick Nulty asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether there are sufficient spaces at taxi ranks in Dublin city for the number of taxis on the road; his plans to provide additional taxi rank spaces in Dublin city especially close to the Four Courts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [58065/12]

Written answers

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Alan Kelly)

Under Section 15 of the Road Traffic Act, 2002, Dublin City Council, in consultation with the Commissioner of An Garda Siochána, is responsible for the making of bye-laws in respect of the area comprising of the city of Dublin, including bye-laws regarding the location and number of taxi ranks.

I have no function in this matter.