I would like to reassure the Deputy that both the National Transport Authority (NTA) and my Department have been engaging directly with commercial bus operators throughout the crisis to help inform policy decisions in relation to the public transport sector as we continue to deal with the impact of Covid-19.
In this context, my Department has been liaising with the Coach Tourism & Transport Council of Ireland (CTTC) since May 2020 - to date 22 meetings have taken place, and a further meeting is scheduled for 8th April 2022. I also previously met with the CTTC and a further meeting has been scheduled for 22nd March 2022.
I look forward to meeting again with representatives from the CTTC to discuss the issues facing the sector.