Fergal Browne (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 5:

In page 19, subsection (2)(e)(vii), to delete lines 41 and 42.

Our main difficulty with this section is that there is no defined period for a person to hold a licence. We feel that should be included in the Bill. Unless a licence is being revoked or suspended, a period of two years may be appropriate.

There is also an issue about power being taken away from local authorities. Is that the case? It seems so on reading the section. The Garda, local authorities and the carriage office are in charge at present but there is concern that the local authorities' control will be diminished.