Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I share the Deputy's abhorrence at attacks on bus drivers. This is disgraceful behaviour and those who carry out such attacks should be brought to justice.

On the contributions that are being asked of staff, I have deliberately decided not to discuss the figures at this time. I did not have a problem discussing the issue previously and will do so again once the negotiations have concluded. However, as the Minister of State with responsibility for public transport, it would not be appropriate to discuss these figures while discussions are ongoing.

On the chairmanship of Bus Éireann, while the employment of the person in question has changed, he remains in constant contact and has attended numerous meetings. The role of chairman will be reviewed in due course, as necessary.

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