927. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of taxi permits issued by the Dublin Airport Authority to taxi drivers in 2014 to collect customers at Dublin Airport; the criteria required to obtain a taxi permit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28594/15]

The issue referred to by the Deputy is an operational matter for daa, which has statutory responsibility to operate and manage Dublin Airport, including the issuing of taxi permits.  This question has therefore been referred directly to daa for reply to the Deputy. If a response has not been received within 10 working days, please advise my private office.