Timmy Dooley (Clare, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

Through the Chair, that is a valid point that has been made by some. There are additional and significant costs associated with having a transport licence. There is a requirement to have a transport office and to maintain certain records and controls, which are legislatively set down but it adds significantly to the cost of the operation so the benefit may not be worth it for some. I am still concerned about the potential for distortion from a competition point of view. It does not appear that I will be satisfied by the Minister. He is not in the mood for introducing such provisions.