Eoin Ryan
Ceist:31 Mr. E. Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Energy and Communications the plans, if any, he has to introduce bus transport competition to Dublin city and other areas. [2028/96]
Written Answers - Bus Transport Competition.
The provision of passenger road transport services, other than services provided by Bus Éireann and Bus Átha Cliath, is governed by the Road Transport Act, 1932. There are a number of difficulties associated with the implementation of this legislation and there is a general consensus that it needs to be changed.
Since coming into office, I have initiated a comprehensive review of the legislative framework governing bus transport. I began an extensive round of consultations with the major interests in the sector late last year. It would be inappropriate for me to pre-empt the outcome of this consultation process by speculating on possible proposals which may emerge for the reform of the sector, whether in Dublin or other areas.