Seanad debates
Friday, 27 June 2003
Taxi Regulation Bill 2003: Second Stage.
Section 25 brings in the issue of answerability. The overall policy promoted by the Bill remains a matter for the Minister for Transport, who will continue to be answerable to the House. That provides for democratic answerability. In seeking to ensure the independence of the commission, it would not be appropriate for the Minister to intervene in specific decisions by it. Section 25 is well crafted and well balanced. It achieves answerability while allowing a degree of flexibility and autonomy.
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