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Questions— 14 February 2012. Written Answers
Taxi Regulations
742. Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number
of inspectors there are to regulate taxis; and if he will outline the work of inspectors. [7725/12]
Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Alan Kelly):
The regulation of the taxi industry, including coordination of enforcement activities, is a matter
in the first instance for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Taxi Regulation
Act, 2003. I have arranged for your question to be forwarded to the NTA for a direct response.
If you do not receive a response within ten working days, please notify my private office.
The position in regard to enforcement in the small public service vehicles (SPSV) sector
was examined during the recent review of the taxi industry — see section 3.5 of the Taxi
Regulation Review Report which is available on my Department’s website.
Departmental Staff
743. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if
he will provide an organisational chart detailing officials and their responsibilities within his
Department. [7747/12]
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Leo Varadkar): The Department’s
Organisation chart giving details of senior management of my Department and their
responsibilities is available for printing from the Departments website at the link
http://www.dttas.ie/about/OrgChartPrintable.htm.
Further detail on the functions, records, rules, practices and contact personnel for the
Department are detailed in the Department’s Freedom of Information Section 15 and 16 Reference
Book, which is also available on the website at http://www.dttas.ie/contactus-FOI-reference.aspx
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Tourism Industry
744. Deputy Jonathan O’Brien asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, further
to Parliamentary Question No. 43 of 9 November 2011, if he will ensure that Fáilte Ireland
provides the information requested regarding the efforts he has made to ensure a viable and
sustainable bed and breakfast sector here; and if he will make a statement on the matter.
[7752/12]
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Leo Varadkar): I understand that the
initial e-mail with the relevant information was sent to an incorrect e-mail address and I apologise
for this error. I understand that the requested information has since been provided to the
Deputy. If in future the Deputy does not receive the information referred to in an answer to a
Parliamentary Question within ten working days, he may contact my office directly.
Ministerial Appointments
745. Deputy Shane Ross asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will list
all appointments to State boards and agencies made by him since he came to power; the persons
appointed; to which boards and agencies; the remuneration details of each appointment; and
if he will make a statement on the matter. [7830/12]
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Leo Varadkar): The information
requested by the Deputy regarding appointments to State Boards is available on my Department’s
website and is updated regularly. Full details of the remuneration paid to directors is
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