Paul Kehoe
Question:115 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport the plans he has to introduce public service contracts into the rail service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11021/04]
View answerTuesday, 4 May 2004
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I set out my proposals for public transport reform in a statement to the Public Transport Partnership Forum in November 2002. In that statement I said that it was my intention to establish an independent authority to procure public transport services. I also proposed that all DART and suburban rail services in the greater Dublin area would be provided subject to a multi-annual public service contract negotiated by the independent authority with Iarnród Éireann.
In reply to recent questions, I have stated that it is now my intention that the independent authority will have a national remit and in this context it is my intention that all rail services provided by Iarnród Éireann will be subject to a public service contract with the new authority.
It is my intention to enact legislation to give effect to these and other public transport reforms during 2004.
Question No. 116 answered with QuestionNo. 109.
Question No. 117 answered with QuestionNo. 75.
Questions Nos. 118 and 119 answered with Question No. 56.