Public Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 September 2021

Wednesday, 15 September 2021

Questions (251)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

251. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the amount paid in late interest payments and penalty payments in each of the years 2017 to 2020 and to date in 2021 made by Irish Rail, Dublin Bus, Luas, Bus Éireann and the NTA in respect of late payments being made to suppliers, service providers and contractors in tabular form; and the measures that each respective company and authority has put in place or are implementing to reduce late payment interest and or penalty payments. [44015/21]

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 day-to-day operations of public transport.

I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland (Luas) and the National Transport Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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