Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
188. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if a response will issue to concerns raised by a person (details supplied) in relation to taxpayer-funded services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63839/22]
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.
It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally by way of public transport services contracts, and for the allocation of associated funding to the relevant transport operators.
The issues raised by the Deputy are an operational matter the companies concerned. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's questions to Bus Éireann and Iarnród Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
