Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 November 2017
55. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the transport forum will be established; the functions this body will discharge; the way in which persons who utilise all transport modes will be involved in this forum; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49137/17]
Amharc ar fhreagra64. Deputy Brendan Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide the timeframe on the delivery and implementation of the promised stakeholder forum for transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49344/17]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 55 and 64 together.
The Deputies will be aware that Iarnród Éireann workers are currently balloting on the recent Labour Court Recommendation and I do not wish to interfere in any way in that process. However, I would like to assure the Deputies that I look forward and remain committed to holding a dialogue with public transport stakeholders at an appropriate time and I hope that this can be shortly.
I believe that this type of broad dialogue will allow for a meaningful exchange of views about how we should shape the development of our public transport policy over the next 10 to 15 years. This dialogue will, I hope, allow for the sharing of ideas from a diverse range of perspectives as we look to inform the development of a statement on public transport policy.
