Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

On the industrial dispute, I urge all parties to use the facilities of the Workplace Relations Commission and the Labour Court to try to re-engage. I have had experience as the Minister responsible for this area and even the most intractable disputes can be resolved by their services. They are very experienced and expert.

The Government has a huge commitment to public transport. We will soon see the Luas lines linked up after very significant infrastructure investment. The ten-year investment plan is being put together and public transport will be a very significant part of that, as it was in the last plan. In terms of support for the improvement of public transport on a day-to-day basis, we have seen a 25% increase in the subventions being made to public transport for public service obligations over the last two years. Investment is being put in and we are seeing more and more people using public transport.

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