PQ 432
432. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if, in light of the ongoing shortage of taxi services, particularly in rural areas where many people face difficulties accessing transport in the evenings and at weekends, the Government has plans to remove key regulatory barriers to entry within the taxi market; whether consideration is being given to permitting ride-hailing platforms (details supplied) to operate in Ireland in the same manner as in other European countries to increase transport availability and consumer choice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56044/26]
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432. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport if, in light of the ongoing shortage of taxi services, particularly in rural areas where many people face difficulties accessing transport in the evenings and at weekends, the Government has plans to remove key regulatory barriers to entry within the taxi market; whether consideration is being given to permitting ride-hailing platforms (details supplied) to operate in Ireland in the same manner as in other European countries to increase transport availability and consumer choice; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56044/26]
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