Bus Éireann Staff

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 April 2014

Thursday, 10 April 2014

Questions (230, 231)

John O'Mahony

Question:

230. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Bus Éireann has clear and unambiguous written anti-corruption policies and procedures in place, implemented by top level management and communicated fully throughout the organisation by way of appropriate induction and training for directors, managers and employees to ensure they understand the full extent of the anti-corruption programme and the sanctions for violation to ensure compliance with the Prevention of Corruption Act and the Criminal Justice Act 2011; if will he make it available; if not the action will he take on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17146/14]

John O'Mahony

Question:

231. Deputy John O'Mahony asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Bus Éireann has a written policy to communicate anti-corruption policies and requirements externally to legal entities with which the organisation does business; if so, if he will make it available; if not, the action he will take on the matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17147/14]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 230 and 231 together.

The issues raised are matters for Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.