Ross admits subsidy not high enough

thomasj

What we knew already

http://www.breakingnews.ie/ireland/shane-ross-admits-subsidy-for-public-transport-not-high-enough-757859.html

His submission should be online on the oireachtas debates over the next few days will keep an eye out on that

coylemj

The subsidy is 'not high enough' - for what?

To pay higher wages? To upgrade/expand the fleet? To improve service levels?

As the relevant minister, he needs to know what's going to happen to any extra money he gives to CIE before the cash is handed over. Simply giving DB money so that a wage spiral can be maintained is not good value for the taxpayer.

LXFlyer

coylemj wrote: »

The subsidy is 'not high enough' - for what?

To pay higher wages? To upgrade/expand the fleet? To improve service levels?

As the relevant minister, he needs to know what's going to happen to any extra money he gives to CIE before the cash is handed over. Simply giving DB money so that a wage spiral can be maintained is not good value for the taxpayer.

With respect the money is not "given" to CIE.

The money is advanced to the NTA who decide what it is spent on.

It is abundantly obvious that the subsidy is not at a satisfactory level for both bus and rail - the companies are unable to significantly expand services as they are needed.

Jamie2k9

He should of kept his mouth shut for a few months. Yes it's not great however neither company should receive any additional funds until current issues are dealt with.

Banjoxed

Jamie2k9 wrote: »

He should've kept his mouth shut for a few months. Yes it's not great however neither company should receive any additional funds until current issues are dealt with.

Fixed that for you.

SeanW

Seriously? Everyone understood what Jamie meant

Cookie_Monster

He specifically mentions consumption of cash, I suppose he, like many others, aren't taking into account the paid for buses as subsidy too?