Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 April 2022
28. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he has concerns in relation to the awarding of new bus routes to a company (details supplied) by the National Transport Authority, given that the company has operated reduced services on many of its existing networks as a result of staff shortages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18884/22]
View answerAs 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. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 it is a statutory function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to procure public transport services by means of Public Service Obligation (PSO) contracts.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to the awarding of new bus routes to Go Ahead Ireland to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
