Tommy Broughan (Dublin North East, Labour)

Does the Minister have confidence in the management team at Dublin Bus? Is he confident it can lead an innovative and dynamic bus company given that we have been waiting for almost 20 years for a range of technical measures such as real time information and integrated bus ticketing? When does the Minister expect the industrial relations issue to be resolved?

The Minister has a grave responsibility across a range of issues with regard to bus transport. In particular, the Minister is the regulator for fares and has approved personally all the increases in basic fares this year. He has not introduced required legislation. The Minister will bear much responsibility if bus transport is brought to a halt in coming weeks.

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