Michael Bell
Question:111 Mr. Bell asked the Minister for Social Welfare the reason for the delay in the case of an application by a company (details supplied) for the carriage of free travel card holders; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that the closing date for applications was 31 August 1993, and that three months have now elapsed; his views on whether there was considerable discussion and communications about this matter and that his Department were fully familiar with the background and details of this company's position; when he will make a decision in this case; if the decision will be made prior to the busy Christmas period; and if he will make a statement on the matter.