Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 October 2016
88. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the subsidy provided for every one euro in revenue collected by Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus for the past five years; the projected subsidy to be provided for every one euro in revenue for 2017; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29924/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
As I have stated recently there are numerous difficulties faced when attempting to accurately compare susbidy levels across different countries or cities. One of these difficulties is the basis for any calculation of subsidy level as some studies compare subsidy level as a percentage of operating costs, while others use revenue as the basis. Another difficulty is the different methods of organisation and governance in transport across the EU which can result in subsidy levels being reported for all modes of transport in a given city or region rather than just urban bus or regional bus services as represented in the Deputy's question.
