Paul Kehoe
Question:52 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. [15804/04]
View answerThursday, 27 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. As outlined in that statement it is 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 proceed with legislation to give effect to these and other public transport reforms during 2004.
Question No. 53 answered with QuestionNo. 20.