Mick Barry (Cork North Central, Anti-Austerity Alliance) | Oireachtas source

I noted with interest yesterday's announcement regarding the rural development plan. I also noted the Taoiseach's reply to Deputy Micheál Martin's question a few minutes ago. I further noted the guarantees Government spokespersons offered yesterday regarding the provision of bus services to rural towns and villages. I do not think the Government will be able to provide bus services to all the rural towns and villages at the same time as Bus Éireann introduces major cuts to services. Is the Taoiseach prepared to introduce legislation - and is he preparing such legislation - to legally underpin the guarantees given yesterday in respect of the provision of bus services to rural towns and villages?

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