Transport Policy in Ireland in the 1990s

This book assesses the likely direction of Irish transport policy for the 1990s which is expected to continue its recent rapid change after 60 years of anti-competitive policies. While the impact of change has been most dramatic in aviation, policy adjustment in the area of bus transport has also been significant. Investment in road infrastructure has been high compared to Europe as a whole. Meanwhile railways continue to incur losses with revenue covering less than half of their costs. Contestability, social cost minimization, value for money and adjustments to the European internal market will be the dominant themes of Irish transport policy in the 1990s according to this book. The author discusses these themes in detail, relates them to the differing categories of transport, and outlines the probable consequences.
 
This book assesses the likely direction of Irish transport policy for the 1990s which is expected to continue its recent rapid change after 60 years of anti-competitive policies. While the impact of change has been most dramatic in aviation, policy adjustment in the area of bus transport has also been significant. Investment in road infrastructure has been high compared to Europe as a whole. Meanwhile railways continue to incur losses with revenue covering less than half of their costs. Contestability, social cost minimization, value for money and adjustments to the European internal market will be the dominant themes of Irish transport policy in the 1990s according to this book. The author discusses these themes in detail, relates them to the differing categories of transport, and outlines the probable consequences.