Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 May 2024
141. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport for details of the contractual obligations of public transport companies in Ireland to provide alternative transport /replacement services during periods of planned disruption; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20913/24]
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 for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In light of the NTA’s responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
