Protesting taxi drivers are expected to cause more traffic disruption in Dublin today as part of their campaign for restrictions on the number of licences being granted.

A protest by a group called ‘The Irish Taxi Council’ caused severe traffic delays for Dublin commuters from 8am right through the day, and on into evening rush hour, according AA Roadwatch.

Taxi drivers are to strike next week following a row with the industry regulator, it was announced today.

Up to 25 taxi drivers began a sit-in at the Taxi Regulator’s office in Dublin this afternoon as part of their ongoing protest about the issuing of further licences, which they claim is leading to a deterioration in their standard of living.

Motorists in Dublin are expected to face traffic chaos today as thousands of taxi drivers mount two separate protests.

Motorists were being advised to expect continuing delays around Dublin this afternoon due to protesting taxi drivers.

Taxi drivers have staged their fourth protest in Dublin in as many weeks as part of their campaign for the suspension of new taxi licenses.

More than 1,000 taxi drivers have taken to the streets of Dublin today in their latest protest over the number of taxi licences being issued.

Dozens of taxi drivers will hold another protest at Dublin Airport today.

Taxi drivers have vowed to push ahead with their planned protest at Dublin Airport tomorrow, demanding a right of appeal to decisions by the Taxi Regulator.

Taxi drivers say they are in favour of all-out strike action unless restrictions are introduced on the amount of licences being issued in the industry.

Large groups of taxi drivers are expected to congregate at ranks across the country today in a move to highlight their anger at the amount of licences being issued in the industry.

Taxi drivers in Waterford and Limerick are staging protests in the two cities today over separate issues.

The leaders of the three main taxi-driver unions are due to meet the Taxi Regulator today in another effort to resolve the row over new fare structures.

The Taxi Regulator has offered to meet with the leadership of the three main taxi-drivers' unions to discuss their concerns about a new fare structure coming into force next month.

The Taxi Regulator, Ger Deering, is expected to respond today to a request from taxi-drivers for further negotiations on a planned new fare structure.

The National Taxi Drivers' Union has claimed that up to 3,000 cars will be forced off the roads because of legislation requiring them to show that they have paid their tax.

Ireland’s new taxi regulator, Ger Deering, has vowed to work with consumers and drivers in an effort to improve the taxi service in Ireland.

Transport Minister Seamus Brennan is due to formally appoint Ger Deering as Ireland’s first taxi regulator today.

The National Taxi Drivers’ Union has reacted angrily to the news that only 49 taxi drivers will receive deregulation compensation payments before Christmas.

Taxi drivers who suffered extreme personal financial hardship arising from the deregulation of the taxi industry in 2000 will receive compensation from the Government over the coming days.