The National Transport Authority is considering extending Luas hours on Friday and Saturday nights in a bid to take pressure off the taxi industry.
The NTA are examining if the Luas could run between 1am and 5am on weekends. TDs have said the lack of taxis in Dublin city centre is becoming a "serious issue" and have called for "swift action".
Figures released to Dublin Rathdown TD Neale Richmond show that just 32 taxis and licensed vehicles have been added to the Dublin's ranks so far this year.
