Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

The NTA will implement this change and define the services to be provided. I expect that when it engages with the unions, it will ensure all workers will be protected. It is a modest change. I expect that Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus will compete very strongly for these routes and have every possibility of being successful. I believe the workers will be protected. Public transport numbers are growing and the statistics are improving every month. We have regular meetings with all of the companies. As a result, I believe the workers who could be affected will be protected as part of this process. The controls in place will ensure that will happen.

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