Having a legislative role enables the Agency to: Shape a subordinate legislation programme that meets its business needs and priorities; Establish an effective and mutually beneficial relationship with the Assembly and Central Management Branch; Anticipate and react to customer needs more accurately and quickly; and Have an internal source of legal experience and guidance.

Current Legislation Directives

Taxi Driving Test and Periodic Training

A consultation excercise undertaken in May 2005 by the Department of the Environment (DOE) in Northern Ireland revealed that the Taxi Industry was in favour of the re-intrduction of a taxi driving test.