Gerard Craughwell (Independent) | Oireachtas source

I have huge sympathy with all of the speakers today, particularly the individuals who are running the place on their own. I was in a taxi the other day and learned they got an increase from the regulator. The car has to go in and have the meter adjusted. Surely to God in the modern day we should have meters that can be adjusted at the touch of a button. Regarding the rule, I totally support the drivers.

I think it was Mr. Maguire who spoke about the costs of cars today. I bought a second-hand car two years ago and it is worth more today than it was when I bought it. That is what these drivers are up against. I have huge sympathy with them. Anything we can do to assist them, I would urge that we do it.