Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 November 2013
589. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht if he will work with persons (details supplied) who are preparing a socio economic study of life on the Aran Islands; if he will give a commitment to renew the PSI for air travel to the Islands; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45883/13]
Amharc ar fhreagraI assume that the Deputy is referring to the Public Service Obligation (PSO) air service for the Aran Islands. In this regard, I wish to inform the Deputy that my Department recently agreed a new contract for this service, which commenced on 1 October and will run until 30 September 2014. The Deputy will be aware that my Department is currently seeking consultants to conduct a review of the air service for the islands. The consultants will be expected to source all relevant information in order to conduct the review, as outlined in the terms of reference, and to consult with all relevant stakeholders.
I can assure the Deputy that my Department will, to the extent possible, make available information that it holds that may assist with any study of the nature referred to by him.
