Covid-19 Pandemic

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 13 May 2021

Thursday, 13 May 2021

Questions (189)

Paul Murphy

Question:

189. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if he has authorised Transport Infrastructure Ireland to authorise a company (details supplied) to require ticket inspectors to commence ticket inspections on the Luas trams; if the HSE has approved this; the safety protocols and procedures that are to be applied to protect the health of the inspectors and of the passengers and to stop the spread of infection; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25197/21]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the operations of public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport services.

The issue raised is a matter for Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in conjunction with the Luas operator Transdev and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to TII for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51

Question No. 190 answered with Question No. 188.