Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 January 2009
77 Deputy Paul Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport the action he will take to ensure that Dublin Bus and CIÉ management do not cut routes and staff when increased public transport provision is required; the timescale for the review of bus provision within the greater Dublin area, including cross-city routes that cover growing population areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2881/09]
Amharc ar fhreagraIt is a matter for Dublin Bus and CIÉ, within the resources available to them from fare revenue and Exchequer subvention to optimise the management of their services to ensure the financial stability of the company while maintaining as high a level of service as possible. Decisions in regard to service rationalisations necessary to restore balance in the company's finances are matters for the company. I published, on Tuesday last, the report by Deloittes on a Cost and Efficiency Review of Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus and I have asked the Chairman of both companies to bring forward at an early date a programme to implement the recommendations in the report. The implementation of the report provides the opportunity to review and adjust the network and services to secure efficiencies and to re-focus on the needs of the customers and on increasing passenger numbers.
