Ruling against Cork hotel car service may have 'national consequences' for similar firms

The court has ruled that a courtesy car service was operating without a licence at Fota Island Resort

Judge Roberts said that Fota Island Resort could appeal his decision. File picture

A Cork court has ruled that a courtesy car service operating without a licence at a luxury five-star hotel in Cork was doing so unlawfully which may have “national consequences” for businesses across Ireland.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) took the case against Xiu Lan Ltd of Fota Island Resort pursuant to Section 46 of the Taxi Regulation Act 2013.