Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 22 February 2017

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Situation in Bus Éireann: Discussion

9:00 am

Photo of Peter FitzpatrickPeter Fitzpatrick (Louth, Fine Gael)
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There have been many reports lately on Expressway routes being discontinued owing to losses. Yesterday, it was reported in The IrishTimesthat the Dublin to Clonmel route, with the Athlone to Westport and Dublin to Derry routes, would be discontinued. The NTA's submission to the committee states: "If it is the case that some Expressway services are discontinued at local level, the NTA will, as our track record proves, step in and ensure local demands for public transport are met". Will Ms Graham elaborate on this? What action would the authority take in this scenario?