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Dáil Éireann díospóireacht -
Tuesday, 24 Feb 1998

Vol. 487 No. 6

Written Answers - Dublin Bus Fares.

Eamon Gilmore

Ceist:

79 Mr. Gilmore asked the Minister for Public Enterprise the application, if any, that was sought or granted by her Department for the effective increase in pre-paid tickets by Dublin Bus arising from its decision to withdraw discounted pre-paid ten journey tickets; if she has satisfied herself that the ticketing policy of Dublin Bus is in the best interests of the public; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [4686/98]

The three CIE operating companies require the approval of the Government before they can implement increases in standard fare rates. In the case of Bus Átha Cliath, the approved standard rates are those for single fares.

However, they have discretion to offer discount or promotional fares, including multiple journey tickets, in accordance with their own commercial judgment. I have no approval function in relation to such discretionary or discount fares. I also have no approval function in relation to the types of discretionary or discount tickets which they choose to introduce or withdraw.

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