Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
321. Deputy Seán Canney asked the Minister for Transport if he plans to provide support to private bus operators that have fixed price contracts with public bodies due to the rise in the cost of fuel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30604/22]
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. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and is responsible for the licensing of public bus passenger services under the provisions of the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009.Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy's question regarding plans to provide support to private bus operators who have fixed price contracts with public bodies due to the rise in the cost of fuel, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
