asked the Minister for Transport and Power what are the latest returns from the CIE Waterford-Tramore bus service during the past twelve months, including (1) the number of passengers carried, (2) the gross revenue taken, and (3) the profit and loss on the service.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Waterford-Tramore Bus Service.
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I would refer the Deputy to the reply given by me on 28th February, 1962 to questions asked by him on this subject. As I explained on that occasion, statistics of the numbers of passengers using particular rail or road services are not published, nor have I requested or directed under the appropriate provision of the Transport Act, 1950 that they should be provided.
Might I remind the Minister that when I brought him in here on an Adjournment Debate, he gave me that information and I will take this opportunity of giving notice that next week I intend bringing him in again.
The Deputy will get it again.
I am glad the Minister gave me the information I wanted today.
I gave the Deputy information arising from the closing of the Waterford-Tramore line. It had nothing to do with the routine, day-to-day operation of a State company.
(Interruptions)
We will see if the Minister will answer the next question.