Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 17 January 2024
272. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport when the NTA will receive its 2024 funding allocation; and the reason for the delay to date.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1346/24]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
The NTA were advised of the 2024 funding allocations following the publication of the Revised Estimates Volume (REV) for Public Services 2024 in December 2023, as is the case each year. The funding allocations will be drawn down from the Department throughout the year by the NTA in line with normal practice and accounting procedures.
