Bus Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 23 October 2018

Tuesday, 23 October 2018

Questions (577)

Robert Troy

Question:

577. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position with regard to a review of the route licensing system in conjunction with the National Transport Authority to ensure wider concerns such as rural isolation or whether competition is sustainable on a route are included in decisions on whether to grant or refuse bus route licences to operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43815/18]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The regulation of the large public service vehicle industry, including the licensing of bus passenger services, is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the provisions of the Public Transport Act 2009. 

I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A