Taxi Regulations
Seanad Éireann — 2025-12-09
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Gerard P. Craughwell (IND), Labour Panel

I thank the Minister of State for the comprehensive reply from the Department. When tabling this matter, I was aware that the Department has the NTA to oversee the industry, if one wants to put it like that. I thank the Minister of State for taking this matter, which I raised in order to discuss this matter of public concern. From what I understand, the fixed-price system used is not to the benefit of the consumer. Rather, it is to the benefit of the operator. Based on what we have heard today, first and foremost, could the NTA carry out a review immediately? I appreciate the fact that the NTA cannot be involved in a contract between a driver or service provider and a call centre.
If I were a taxi driver and I were being screwed like this, I would urge people to move away from the provider and to find one that would treat them in a fair and comprehensive way. I thank the Minister of State for his time.

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Sitting date: 2025-12-09