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Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Perhaps Mr. Hernan will address Deputy Imelda Munster's questions before I revert to other members for questions.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I call Deputy O'Keeffe and ask him to be brief because we are almost out of time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: We are almost out of time.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: The Deputy's party had 15 minutes.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I want to allow the Deputy's colleague to speak.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: He will not have time otherwise.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Is there a particular reason the company is prone to extra claims? Has something changed?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: It was stated the free travel scheme is not the cause of all of the company's problems but it is the cause of some of the problems. If Mr. Hernan does not have time to answer today perhaps he will furnish us with the information. I can furnish him with a synopsis of comments made by employees of the company on the "Liveline" programme broadcast on 19 January, which raised serious concerns...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Could Mr. Boland furnish us with a response to the synopsis of the comments on it? What is the annual rate of absenteeism in Bus Éireann and what does it cost?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: When Mr. Hernan was asked about severance packages, he said he understood he was not able to give details. Could he categorically find out and correspond with the committee? It is in the public interest that people would know about those severance packages and the full details of salaries for all executives. When comparing the salaries of Bus Éireann workers with the market,...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: What are the potential savings per annum?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Mr. Hernan referred to clerical staff and said he had no permanent staff on grade A. What is the basic grade A salary?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Mr. Hernan said 45% of staff were on the staff officer grade.

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Has Mr. Hernan considered cameras on buses and terminals where there is a high level of insurance claims?

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport: Current Financial Situation at Bus Éireann, the Expressway Service and the Rural Transport Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: Could all witnesses furnish the committee with the responses we did not get an opportunity to hear in writing as soon as possible? We will continue our examination of the issue with further witnesses coming before the committee. I thank members and apologise for the brevity of the meeting. We have to be out of here now. I thank the witnesses for their attendance and contributions.

Written Answers — Department of Education and Skills: Summer Works Scheme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 121. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills when he expects the details of the 2017 summer works programme grant recipients to be published; the categories of works he expects to be covered in 2017; the amount of grant aid available; the way in which this compares with 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3435/17]

Written Answers — Department of Health: National Drugs Strategy (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 231. To ask the Minister for Health his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding the Government's policy on drugs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3434/17]

Written Answers — Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine: Afforestation Programme (25 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 256. To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine his views on a matter (details supplied) regarding planting a commonage with forestry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3462/17]

Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: I thank the Minister and Deputy Penrose for their comments. Every Deputy will be aware of the positives and the huge benefits in this regard. I appreciate the Minister's acknowledgement of the changes that have taken place in the economy. Thankfully, it has changed for the good but the schemes need to adapt and change as well. It would be an awful shame if the very positive work that has...

Other Questions: Community Employment Schemes Eligibility (24 Jan 2017)

Brendan Griffin: 54. To ask the Minister for Social Protection the position regarding reforming the community employment scheme qualification criteria; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2579/17]