Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 September 2020
23. Deputy Richard Boyd Barrett asked the Minister for Transport the financial penalties that will be applied to companies by the NTA as a result of the bus services provided by them not meeting the targets set out in its contract. [25848/20]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public transport services by way of public services obligation (PSO) contracts in respect of services that are socially necessary but commercially unviable. The issue raised, therefore, is a matter for the NTA and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
