Paschal Donohoe (Fine Gael)

I move amendment No. 43:

In page 38, subsection (10), line 24, after "Authority" to insert the following:

"but must in the first instance be open to competitive tender to all public transport operators".

We have had full discussions about amendments of this kind already. The Dublin transport authority should play a more active role in stimulating competition for new routes and modes of public transport. It is about ensuring taxpayers' money is well spent and the routes and capacity are in place to deal with the growing population of the greater Dublin area.