Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2015
588. Deputy Willie O'Dea asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to ensure all public transport services are put out to tender; if it will be covered by the free travel scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [5023/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThere are no plans to put all public transport services to tender.
The Deputy may be referring to the planned tendering for the operation of a small proportion of publicly-subvented bus services. This issue is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
