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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 June 2012

Tuesday, 19 June 2012

Ceisteanna (639)

Dessie Ellis

Ceist:

736 Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to plans to outsource the work currently done by CIE Tours International; the rationale for this move; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29631/12]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Leo Varadkar)

I understand the Deputy is referring to decision making by Bus Éireann about its commercial relations with CIE Tours International. I have forwarded your question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.