Sir, - The Government believes that new legislation will make it possible for an additional 700 taxi plates to be issued. What he seems to be forgetting is that his new legislation will set minimum standards. Given the state of many of our current taxis, we will probably see a drop of at least 700 in the current fleet, leaving us where we are now - on the side of the road. - Yours, etc.,
Garry Clarke, The Ward, Co Dublin.