Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 May 2016
340. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has met formally with the chief executive officer and chairperson of Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus, Iarnród Éireann and Transdev since he became Minister; if so, the issues discussed; when he will next meet them; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11939/16]
View answerSince my appointment as Minister, I have not yet met any of the persons listed by the Deputy.
Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) and its three subsidiary companies - Bus Átha Cliath, Bus Éireann and Iarnród Éireann - are State-owned enterprises in the transport sector and, in line with the principles of good corporate governance for State sponsored bodies, I will be arranging to meet over the coming weeks with the Chairs and Chief Executives of these State companies.
By contrast, as the Deputy is aware, Transdev is not a State body; it is a private company which has a contract with the National Transport Authority and Transport Infrastructure Ireland to operate Luas services. I have no current plans to meet the Chair or CEO of that private company.
