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- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: I welcome the witnesses. On the metro north, or metro as it is called now, when will the detailed design be published or are will we get changes to the draft design on a drip-by-drip basis? Deputy Rock was critical that we were not invited to the launch of BusConnects. Some of us, however, had access to it and were well able to talk about it on "Morning Ireland"before it was published....
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: Chairman, in an effort to be helpful, if it is appropriate to call one or two more members, I am happy to wait.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: Why was it not done this way originally?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: I assume Mr. Creegan is referring to August of this year.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: Will it happen in early August or late August?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: Mr. Creegan seemed to indicate that more than 10% of routes would be privatised if more operators entered the market.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: There are only two operators in Dublin this year. As Mr. Creegan says, as more operators come on-stream, that would lead me to believe that there is-----
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: I did not say more buses. I said more operators.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: We have more questions to be answered.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: The National Transport Authority, NTA, will continue to purchase diesel buses until July of next year.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: I understand Ms Graham's point. The allocation for the free travel scheme increased by €9 million in last year's budget. Has this increase been paid?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: We could also remind him that a Secretary General's job is to implement Government policy, not to make it.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Impact of Core Bus Corridor Proposals: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: I asked about the level of consultation with the people who are affected, not just political representatives but also those on the ground. I also asked if our guests would be conducting town hall meetings at which people can engage and have their concerns addressed. I am disappointed to hear that our guests have not been engaging with the local authorities on route selection. Mr. Creegan...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disqualified Drivers: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: We have been waiting all evening.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disqualified Drivers: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: I thank the witnesses for coming in today and apologise for keeping them waiting for so long but, unfortunately, we had two items on the agenda today. I wish to return to the point Ms Murdock finished up on in respect of the legislation that is going through the Dáil. I believe part of it is disproportionate, but I have had my say. I am totally opposed to the filibustering that is...
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disqualified Drivers: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: It is 760 people. Since when?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disqualified Drivers: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: Yes, because the most recent figure I received, by way of a reply to a parliamentary question, was 671.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disqualified Drivers: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: The current strength is 760 and it is due to increase to 830.
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disqualified Drivers: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: We are at 760. What is the target for the end of this year?
- Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Disqualified Drivers: Discussion (20 Jun 2018)
Robert Troy: I hope so. There was a target agreed, according to the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Deputy Ross, last year that was not reached. I accept that the witness can only deal with the officers allocated to him. We were due to have an increase last year and we did not have it. That is a fact.