Appeal against decision not to grant taxi licence fails

A man has failed in his appeal against a decision by a senior garda not to grant him a taxi licence after a court heard he had not fully disclosed previous convictions when making the initial application.

The solicitor for Tom Tanner, of Granagoleen, near Clonakilty, Co Cork, told Clonakilty District Court that the offences were of a minor road traffic nature and should not mean he cannot secure a licence.