Paul Kehoe
Question:111 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to introduce public service contracts into the rail service. [20317/04]
View answerWednesday, 7 July 2004
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In November 2002 I set out my proposals for public transport reform in a statement to the public transport partnership forum. As outlined in that statement, I intend 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 stated that I intend for the independent authority to have a national remit. 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.
I intend to proceed with legislation to give effect to these and other public transport reforms during 2004.