CITY TAXI DRIVER CLAIMS DISCRIMINATION BY GARDAI

Date Published: 20-Mar-2008

A taxi driver in the city is claiming that black taxi drivers are being discriminated against by members of An Garda Síochána.

Abram Madasa claims that he has been targetted by Gardaí in recent weeks who have issued tickets and penalty points to him.

He claims he did not do anything wrong and should not have received the penalties.

Mr. Madasa says he will be taking the matter further and may contact Garda authorities in relation to what he describes as discrimination against black taxi drivers.

A spokesperson for Garda Headquarters at Millstreet says they are happy to deal with any complaints individuals make about members of the force.

The spokesperson added that people can also contact the Garda Ombudsman Commission with their concerns if they wish.

Abram Madasa told Keith Finnegan today, that he feels black taxi drivers are being treated unfairly.