Ivan Yates
Ceist:224 Mr. Yates asked the Minister for the Environment if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, in relation to the issuing of 100 additional taxi plates, some applicants may make multiple applications; if he will ensure, in order to avoid a lottery type situation, that (1) priority will be given to applicants with the maximum points who are currently unemployed and (2) application will be limited to one per applicant; and if he will make a statement on the matter.