Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
340. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of the route a coach company (details supplied) is taking around Clare; if this is in contradiction to its NTA licence; and what he will do to address the matter. [38393/23]
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. Further, the NTA is responsible for the licensing of public and commercial operators and I have no role in these matters.
In addition, I would like to point out that the NTA are the independent transport regulator and it would not be appropriate for me to intervene in the issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the route and stopping places of Wild Rover Tour buses.
