The line that at least one election candidate got from within the Dept was that most of the delay in putting the new buses into service was due to internal issues within Dublin Bus.
Don't know if this was supposed to be planning new services; recruiting new drivers; or getting staff agreement to new services.
So which is right? Is it Dept or Dublin Bus that is delaying putting the extra buses into service?
And Billy, Donnybrook Observer is correct. Martin Cullen is still Minister for Transport. He does not even have to be elected to continue as Minister until the new Dail elects a new Govt. Michael McDowell is still Minister for Justice!