Ms Anne Graham:

I do not believe the system is broken as the Deputy outlined. We have a demand issue for four hours per week, two on a Friday night and two on a Saturday night. It is Dublin-specific. I understand there are problems with demand in Cork throughout the day but in Dublin there are four hours when the number of taxis required are not available. We do not believe the licensing and regulatory system is broken. We are still recovering from the Covid period. I was surprised to hear the Chair mention earlier that the taxi drivers found it difficult, or one of the members of the committee mentioned it.