Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I am cognisant of the High Court ruling concerning the constitutionality of imposing controls on entry to the taxi market. Therefore, I have had the matter examined by a senior counsel at the Office of the Attorney General. I conclude from that advice that the underlying policy principle for this decision is sound. Furthermore, as there has been a gradual move towards full prohibition of SPSV licence transfer over a number of years, the measure could not be challenged successfully on grounds of it being an unforeseen or unduly severe regulatory change or imposition on the industry.