Donnchadh Ó Laoghaire (Cork South Central, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I am glad the Minister of State mentioned the taxi advisory committee because the feedback I get from taxi drivers in my constituency is that it is a paper tiger which is not fit for purpose or representative. It is dominated by other interests, such as hospitality, hotels and the apps. It is not that they should not be taken into account but it is a taxi advisory committee and the taxi drivers feel they are a relatively marginal voice in it, that the committee has no real power or weight and is a fob-off, gesture and fig leaf. That area is in urgent need of reform. We need a representative body that has a serious influence on policies and is properly representative of taxi drivers, co-ops and so on around the country.

On the ten-year rule, many taxi drivers are still concerned about having to replace their vehicle. Further flexibility is needed there.

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