Dublin Transport Authority resources

Summary

McCartan asks about the Authority’s staffing and funding, citing reported concerns about its resources. Wilson cannot give figures immediately but will provide available information, and says the Authority emerged from legislation with less capacity than he intended.

Patrick McCartan Mr. McCartan Workers Party

What moneys and staffing levels are being made available to the Dublin Transport Authority in the coming year, given that the Minister will be relying on the Authority in making his decisions.

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John P. Wilson Mr. Wilson Fianna Fáil

I cannot answer that question off the top of my head but I will communicate with the Deputy and give him what information is in my Department about this matter.

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Patrick McCartan Mr. McCartan Workers Party

Is the Minister aware of the serious financial and staffing levels complained of by the Authority in the national media today?

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John P. Wilson Mr. Wilson Fianna Fáil

One thing I am aware is that it was an etiolated Dublin Transport Authority which emerged from this House compared with what I had intended. With regard to the finances for the Authority, I have no specific information.

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