Terry Leyden (Fianna Fail)

The taxi regulator is demanding that taxi owners replace their vehicles once they are nine years old, even if they are in good condition. Many cannot raise the money to replace their cars which are in excellent condition and undergo the national car test. I, therefore, ask for a moratorium on the proposal. If Members opposite will not table the motion on the matter, I ask the Leader to arrange a debate on the issue and for the Minister to be in attendance. This would be the ideal forum in which to resolve this difficult issue.