Public Transport.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 24 March 2010

Wednesday, 24 March 2010

Questions (27)

Willie Penrose

Question:

77 Deputy Willie Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if he has been briefed by Bus Éireann on the second round of cutbacks to services and routes that will be implemented from 28 March 2010; his views on the impact of a further reduction of public bus services around the country especially on low income communities and senior citizens; the level of funding that he believes should be allocated to Bus Éireann in 2011; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12770/10]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Deputy Noel Dempsey)

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Questions 78, 86 and 119 on 10 February, which sets out the position relating to Bus Eireann's service changes as part of its cost recovery plan. The level of Exchequer funding support for CIE's public service obligation transport services, including Bus Éireann's services, in 2011 will be determined in the context of the budgetary process for 2011.