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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 April 2022

Thursday, 28 April 2022

Questions (160)

Dara Calleary

Question:

160. Deputy Dara Calleary asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority can dictate the precise timings of a public service obligation-funded bus service to an operator; the flexibility the operator has in the timetabling of a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21536/22]

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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. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling of those services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.   

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to the timetabling of public transport services, to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

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