Deregulating taxi services

John Clifford, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

John Clifford, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Sir, - Fair play to Minister of State Bobby Molloy, and the Tanaiste, Mary Harney. It is about time somebody in Government had enough bottle to stand up to strong lobby groups such as the taxi drivers. As one of the regular sufferers of sickening Dame Street taxi queues, I hope we will soon have a service on a par with our European neighbours.

The Progressive Democrats have seemed to be in the doldrums of late. I for one won't forget this advancement come election time. - Is mise,

Ronan Healy, Carysfort Downs, Blackrock, Co Dublin.