Seanad debates

Wednesday, 21 November 2012

Transport (Córas Iompair Éireann and Subsidiary Companies Borrowings) Bill 2012: Second Stage

 

12:30 pm

Photo of Alan KellyAlan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

It is impossible for it to do both. We must ensure the right combination is achieved, which is what it is striving to do. I encourage the company to address the issue in the best way it can, which I know Senators appreciate. There may be cases in which servicing particular towns is the correct thing to do. However, that is a matter for Bus Éireann.

I take on board the Senator's comments on rural Ireland and his honesty in relation to past decisions, which is a welcome development in this House. I am hugely passionate about the requirement and necessity for rural services throughout Ireland. It has been stated we must ensure there is no cherrypicking by private operators, with which I agree. I am closely monitoring the position.

I thank Senator Pat O'Neill for purchasing a Leap card. I will, for the third time, ask for an analysis of the number of Senators who have purchased a Leap card. Perhaps the Cathaoirleach might communicate the information to me in writing in the next couple of weeks.

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