Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I duly note the remarks from Senator Craughwell, which are very consistent. It is a subject we have discussed more broadly as a committee. I get the train up from Limerick a lot so I sometimes use Dublin Bus, although not always, getting from Heuston Station to Kildare Street. It is a very good service, very punctual and very easy to use.

Why would someone from Mr. Owens's background go for a job as chair of the board of a semi-State body like Dublin Bus? What does he see the role of a chair for such a State body being? How would he distinguish between himself as chair, the board and the CEO? What will he be looking for in a new CEO?

On the green agenda, Mr. Owens referred in his presentation to a more sustainable Dublin. He wants to be carbon-neutral with zero emissions by 2050 and to expand Dublin Bus's hybrid electric fleet, which now stands at 213. Has he had an opportunity to get an update on that? What stamp would Mr. Owens put on the board? The chair has a pivotal role. I would like to hear Mr. Owens's thoughts on what he thinks the chair should do.