Review to examine laws on taxi licences

A GOVERNMENT review of the taxi industry will examine the law to see if there are ways to refuse criminals from obtaining a licence — and even take back licences from criminals who already have one.

The high-profile review — due to report within four months — will be chaired by Public and Commuter Transport Minister Alan Kelly, with former Garda commissioner Pat Byrne acting as vice-chairman.

Mr Kelly said they will also be examining the law to see if the Government can legally reduce the number of taxis on the roads.