Written answers

Wednesday, 12 March 2008

Department of Transport

Taxi Hardship Panel

9:00 pm

Photo of Aengus Ó SnodaighAengus Ó Snodaigh (Dublin South Central, Sinn Fein)
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Question 191: To ask the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the Equality Tribunal's recent ruling finding the decision of the taxi hardship scheme to refuse a driver compensation based on their age discriminatory; the steps he will take to pay those who were refused payment under the scheme on the same grounds; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10768/08]

Photo of Noel DempseyNoel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I am aware of the recent Equality Tribunal decision referred to by the Deputy. The decision in question will be the subject of an appeal to the Circuit Court.

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