Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 July 2023
237. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department have discussed the shortage of taxis to serve those who arrive in Dublin airport; whether the €400 charge for taxi drivers should be removed to prevent shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34906/23]
View answer238. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport the reason taxi drivers who drop people off at the airport are prevented from taking people into their taxis onto onward journeys; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34907/23]
View answer239. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport if he or his Department have statistics from the DAA on increased use of taxis, given the parking shortages during peak summer travel times; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34908/23]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 237, 238 and 239 together.
Minister of State Chambers is engaging on a regular basis with the daa and most recently met with CEO of daa, Kenny Jacobs on Friday 23 June where he discussed a number of issues including Dublin Airport’s preparations including taxis in advance of the increase in passenger numbers in the coming weeks for the peak summer period. The Department also continues to engage with the daa on a regular basis.
As the deputy will be aware, daa has the statutory responsibility to operate, manage and develop Dublin Airport including the operations of taxis at the airport and the issuance of taxi permits.
Accordingly, as the issue's raised by the deputy are operational, I have forwarded your request to daa for a direct response. If a response is not received within 10 days, please contact my private office.
