Mr. Jim Waldron:

There is a cycle in a taxi driver's life. Many of them are new entrants. According to some figures, there are 500 new entrants. People come in to the industry very enthusiastic and work day and night until something happens. When something happens they have to reassess everything and ask if it is worth their while going out to get an extra few quid and possibly be attacked again. It comes down to policing. That is why I keep emphasising liaison with An Garda Síochána. It is about the safety element of the job as well as being rewarded financially for it.