John Dennehy
Ceist:192 Mr. Dennehy asked the Minister for Transport if the proposed taxi regulators will have sufficient powers to ensure that unsuitable persons such as those with convictions for offences against the person are not able to obtain taxi licences and that minimum acceptable standards for cleanliness and courtesy are followed, and that overcharging is dealt with severely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23973/02]