Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 November 2025
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]
View answerThe regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the licensing and regulation of dispatch operators, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Act 2013 and 2016. I have no role in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV sector.
Given the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have referred your question to the NTA for further information. Please advise my private office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.
