Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 March 2022
57. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the status of the travel assistance scheme which is to be rolled out in Cork in 2022; when it is likely the pilot project will commence; if Bus Éireann has recruited persons to work on the programme in Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12107/22]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. While I'm aware of the rollout of the Travel Assistance Scheme to Cork and welcome the pilot, 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 accessible public passenger transport services in conjunction with the respective service operator.
In that regard, the rollout of the Travel Assist Scheme is a matter for the NTA and l and I have forwarded your correspondence to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
