Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

Question 2: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has reviewed the public service obligation to CIE; if he will ensure that the fleets and services of Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann are protected and maintained and that the current programmes of cutbacks are halted in view of the role that the bus services play for urban and rural commuters and workers; if he has encouraged the State bus companies to come forward with new initiatives to increase passenger volumes; if he has ensured, from discussions with those companies, the early introduction of integrated ticketing, real time information, AVL and other technical transport improvements; if he has investigated the cancellation of certain attractive commuter bus tickets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13928/09]

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