Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
412. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if he has considered the establishment of a permanent NTA monitoring mechanism for driver and passenger commission calculations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12344/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry 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.
As the Deputy will be aware, the structure of the SPSV market has undoubtedly changed over the last number of years, particularly in relation to the role of dispatch operators. I have requested that the NTA conducts a regulatory assessment of dispatch operator licensing in Ireland, in the context of ensuring that the regulatory framework for this element of the overall sector is sufficiently up to date and robust to respond to developments in the SPSV market, since the enactment of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.
I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.
