Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Could I just finish? Unlike the NTA, the Department does not subsidise all services on all routes, and therefore any fare reduction scheme could not be applied evenly and could put private operators at a disadvantage. The Deputy will appreciate that I am taking this topical issue on behalf of the Minister, Deputy Humphreys.

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