Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 May 2026
430. Deputy Roderic O'Gorman asked the Minister for Transport the policy approach taken to taxi drivers who are not displaying their roof sign; whether his Department has conducted any analysis to ascertain if this is a regular phenomenon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40258/26]
View answerThe regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including compliance and enforcement, is a matter for the independent transport regulator, the National Transport Authority (NTA), under the provisions of the Consolidated Taxi Regulation Acts 2013 and 2016. I have no role in the day-to-day operations of the SPSV sector.
Section 46 of S.I. No. 33/2015 - Taxi Regulation (Small Public Service Vehicle) Regulations 2015 provides that a roof sign must be affixed to a vehicle, if it is being driven or used for the carriage, or for the intended carriage, of passengers for reward. Failure to comply with taxi roof signage requirements is a fixed payment notice offence, punishable by a €100 fine.
Given the NTA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to them for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
