Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I thank the Minister of State for his reply. Aside from the significant oversupply in the taxi industry, a number of people are operating illegal taxis, whether by using bogus licences or driving vehicles without proper certification. Action 31 of the taxi regulation review report proposes that all taxis be fitted with branding. It will be necessary to include in any such signage quick response or QR codes and possibly a sign indicating the county of origin of the vehicle. While I am not in favour of the Border, vehicles are travelling across the Border to pick up fares. If the county of origin of a taxi was clearly marked on taxi signage, it would help identify taxis entering areas from outside. I am not sure what is the position on this issue and I ask the Minister of State for his views on it.

More inspections are needed and I welcome the increased role of the National Transport Authority and the Garda Síochána in this area. In addition, the space is available for taxi ranks is not sufficient. Greater monitoring and enforcement of the regulations are required at the ranks.

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