Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 7 December 2017
191. Deputy Imelda Munster asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the management of Bus Éireann's assessment that the company needs an additional €30 million in current funding to maintain its service levels is correct. [52337/17]
View answerThe company recently indicated publicly that, since its foundation 30 years ago, it has accumulated total losses of €30m and that about half of this level was in the last two years. This differs from the detail outlined in the question.
As the Deputy is aware the company and its staff are currently implementing the Labour Court Recommendation that they accepted earlier this year, which is aimed at helping to return the company to a sustainable footing. I believe implementation of that Recommendation can provide for a successful and sustainable future for Bus Éireann.
