Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent) | Oireachtas source

No member of my Department has gone in and done a full examination of what the Deputy refers to, that is a matter for the board of Bus Éireann. Who they employ and what they pay them, within guidelines, is a matter for the board. It is something the Deputy justifiably raises as an issue. I do not know whether it is a matter of contention but it is a fair thing to comment on. It would not be that hard to find out but no member of my Department has done that. It would not be up to them to do it. That is why there is a board, to look at those things and to approve remuneration.

On being fully privatised, no, we are not moving towards privatisation of PSO services. I do not know where the Deputy got that impression but that is not the intention.