Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2026
62. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority considers it has sufficient statutory powers to impose licence conditions relating to tax-compliance arrangements between dispatch operators and drivers; and if not, the legislative amendments would be required to provide such powers. [70259/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra63. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has examined the possibility of requiring licensed dispatch operators, as a condition of licensing, to implement systems that ensure tax liabilities arising from platform commissions or dispatch charges are dealt with directly and transparently rather than being left to individual drivers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70258/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra66. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the tax compliance checks undertaken by the National Transport Authority before granting, renewing or maintaining a dispatch operator licence; whether licensed dispatch operators are required to demonstrate that their Irish tax affairs are fully up to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [70249/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 62, 63 and 66 together.
The 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.
Matters in relation to tax compliance are the responsibility of my colleague, the Minister for Finance, and the Office of the Revenue Commissioners. I have no role in personal or business taxation issues. I understand, however, that before an SPSV driver licence, vehicle licence, or dispatch operator licence is granted, the applicant must ensure that their tax affairs are up to date.
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.
