Any relief, however, that the industry and public receive from this development will be short-lived, in the light of the Minister's statement that we will have to wait until the autumn or later for the new statutory regulator to be established. Delays such as this merely add to the frustration of all who have suffered as a result of the Government's action three years ago. This delay does not indicate that the correct priorities about public concern and safety are being considered. This country and Dublin in particular have had to suffer a hugely inefficent, expensive and infrequent taxi service over many years.