Michael Lowry (Tipperary, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I apologise for being late but I was following the submissions that have been made. I welcome the delegation for appearing before us and I thank them for giving us a very good outline and the information we require. Deputy O’Rourke has summed up the main points that have been raised. From my own experience, I use taxis a great deal and I always find that the members of the profession are obliging, courteous and very helpful. From speaking with taxi drivers when you get into the car, and have a chat with them, you understand that the system within which they operate is very bureaucratic and full of anomalies and inconsistencies. It is obviously making life difficult for those in the industry. It is difficult to make a living, has very inconvenient hours and is uncertain in terms of the level of income you can rely on. Many of the issues that have been raised need to be dealt with and we will have to take them up with the NTA and ensure that we get-----