asked the Minister for Local Government if he is aware of the current inadequacy of the public taxi service in Cork city; if he will reduce the current high cost of £11 for a taxi driver's licence plus medical examination fees; and if he will amend the regulation which provides that licences can only be obtained on the first day of each quarter of the year thus impeding normal applications.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Cork City Taxi Service.
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I am not aware that the taxi service in Cork city is at present inadequate. I do not at this stage propose to make any amendment to the existing regulations.
I would remind the Deputy that when the amendments were made last year I undertook to review the operation of the regulations within two years when we can measure their effect on the taxi and hackney business.