Mr. Philip Egan:

The problem with the fare is that it took five years. We should probably be getting an increase every year. A committee should not take two and a half years to decide if we are getting an increase. For everyone driving a diesel or petrol car, the diesel or petrol bill has doubled. When it exceeded €2 a litre, we asked for a subvention of €1. We were told that under no circumstances would we get that. App companies are putting on subventions of €1 for technologies. The Government gave truck driver companies subsidies.

In a way insurance has stabilised. I am sure all the representatives present will agree with me that new men and women coming into the business are being crucified by car insurance. I believe they will pay a minimum of €6,000.