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

I am glad to hear the Minister of State has made it clear there will be no such thing as an obligatory dress code in the future, as feared. The regulations have meant that vehicles have been brought to a certain standard, but drivers look after themselves and dress in a proper fashion. Any taxi drivers I have ever met have always reached a high standard. There was a fear we would impose this and I am glad the Minister of State has reiterated the position. I would have liked to see the issue of a dress code removed from the Bill, but I will not press the issue or call for an elaboration of the regulation or for it to be made clear that there will be no call for a uniform or emblem drivers must wear.

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