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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: We will come back on that. There are four key points for me. There are other points that have been brought up that I want to cover.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I am bringing that in with regard to what is happening on 1 January just to tie it in. What interactions have the groups had with Ministers? Have they met them?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: We can follow up on that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: We did not touch on this while I was here. How are taxi drivers finding the cost of overheads, fuel and insurance? How is what is happening at the moment impacting them on the ground? There was reference earlier to the fare. I ask for a general overview on that. We have spoken a great deal about technicalities; I want to know what it is like for taxi drivers being able to make a living.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: What is the typical cost for an established taxi driver?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Therefore, it is treble the amount.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Will being a member of an association bring it down by much?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Would it apply even to a new person?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I am not seeing new entrants.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: How many insurance companies are providing insurance to taxi firms?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: In summary, there is a difficult environment at the moment. It is a very difficult environment for people to enter. The price of fuel is high. Once it gets to the €2 a litre peak, it puts terrible pressure on.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Can I ask another question? Have the witnesses any great issue with the cashless aspect, as in being able to pay by card?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Are taxi drivers still predominantly male? Are they be in an older age group? Is that a fair question?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: Male or female?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I am a Deputy from Limerick city. Taxis are an integral part of what we do. We will go through these points with the NTA. Since the witnesses have TFI on their logo, it means they are essentially part of the public transport family. The question is how we proceed in that regard. I am a big believer in EVs. Every time I get it-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: No, I do not have one myself. Mr. Waldron stated the witnesses are a great advertisement; they are. The best authorities bar none on EVs at the moment are taxi drivers.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: With climate change and everything else, I am a believer in an integrated model with road and rail. We have to move towards the EV model. It is just the way it is. It is just one of those things we have to accept.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: I accept all that.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: That is the role of the Government.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Issues Impacting the Taxi Industry: Discussion (14 Sep 2022)
Kieran O'Donnell: The Government cannot expect the taxi industry to move without the infrastructure. I accept all that. Our engagement today was productive. The witnesses may feel we have missed particular points. I believe we have probably covered the bulk of them. There will be a public meeting with the NTA on the subject roughly at this time next week. The witnesses can follow up with us afterwards...