161. Deputy John Brady asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the regulatory assessment of dispatch operator licensing in Ireland in the context of ensuring that the regulatory framework is sufficiently up to date and robust to respond to developments since the enactment of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013; to provide an update on this year's planned fare review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66086/26]

The regulation of the small public service vehicle (SPSV) industry, including the dispatch operator review and maximum fare reviews, is the responsibility of 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.

Accordingly, 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.