The Transport Minister is being called on to investigate the decision by the National Transport Authority not to award the contract for Clare Bus to it’s current operators.
The future of 25 workers hangs in the balance, after the NTA confirmed earlier this month that the contract for the service is being put out to tender.
Minister Shane Ross is visiting Shannon Airport for the first time in his role this afternoon
After visiting Bunratty earlier, Transport Minister Shane Ross is meeting with the board of Shannon Airport this afternoon.
It comes at what’s been described as a “critical” time for the Midwest facility, following a series of flight losses this year.
This resulted in a drop in passenger numbers at a time when both Dublin and Cork Airports have experienced growth.
Clare’s Independent TD Dr Michael Harty invited the Minister to Clare – he says a reversal in fortunes is vital for Shannon’s future:
But while he’s here, the Clare Local Development Company is calling on Minister Ross to look into the NTA’s decision not to give the Clare Bus contract to it’s current operators Clare Accessible Transport.
Earlier this month, the Authority confirmed that the contract for the service is being put out to tender, and insisted that the decision was taken to secure the delivery of relevant services.
But Clare Bus have expressed fears that the decision threatens its future, and that of around 25 staff.
The Clare local Development Company is supportive of Clare Bus and its efforts to retain its services.
CEO of CLDC, Doirin Graham says Minister Ross’ intervention is crucial.
