Michael Ring (Mayo, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

As the Deputy knows, Bus Éireann is a semi-State company and this is a matter for its management. The Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Shane Ross, has said rural services will be protected and he has responsibility in relation to transport. The Department to which the Deputy put down the question has no responsibility in relation to Bus Éireann. However, we are very much involved in rural transport. The Minister has said there will be no cuts to rural services and I accept his word.

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