James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I certainly hear the Deputy's cogent and well thought-out points and I will bring them to the attention of the Minister who, unfortunately, cannot be here. On the PSO routes managed by the NTA, the Department of Rural and Community Development does not subsidise all services and all routes, as has been stated, and careful consideration, therefore, must be given to any change that could substantially alter the contracts or put private operators at a disadvantage. I have certainly heard what the Deputy has to say and I will bring his concerns to the attention of the Minister.

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