Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

It was wrong to put it out for consultation during the summer months because, rightly or wrongly, it created a perception that the views of the public were not welcome. Will the Minister ensure the drivers who provide the services day in and day out will have their views taken on board? Will he guarantee that any redesigned network in draft format will be readvertised to ensure the service, in respect of which we not only want to retain current users but also encourage new ones who are currently driving, will have sufficient capacity, that there will be an accelerated roll-out of hybrid energy efficient buses and, most importantly, that the needs of passengers will be met in getting to work, college, social and hospital appointments?

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