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Transport Act (Northern Ireland) 2011

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6.—(1) In deciding whether to issue or refuse a permit or to attach conditions to a permit, the Department shall in particular have regard (where appropriate) to the following matters—

(a)the suitability of the routes on which the service may be provided under the permit;

(b)any applications for permits which the Department considers relevant;

(c)the extent, if any, to which the needs of persons likely to use the service to be provided are already adequately and economically served;

(d)the general effect which the grant of the permit would be expected to have on—

(i)other holders of permits;

(ii)persons with whom the Department has a service agreement;

(e)the need for ensuring fair competition among persons providing public passenger transport services;

(f)such other matters as may be prescribed.

(2) The Department shall also take into account—

(a)any recommendations made by the Consumer Council;

(b)any representations by—

(i)persons already providing services on any road along or near the routes which are the subject of the application;

(ii)the Chief Constable;

(iii)a district council;

(iv)a Northern Ireland department; or

(v)the Northern Ireland Tourist Board.

(3) In subsection (2)(b)(i) “services” means—

(a)public passenger transport services; or

(b)any other services to which section 33(1)(a) applies.

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