Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 June 2015
1172. Deputy Mary Lou McDonald asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of the bus routes being put out to open competition; and his plans for the way the proposed privatisation of these services will affect those availing of the free travel scheme. [21633/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe proposed tendering of a portion of PSO bus routes currently operated by Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), who also have to liaise with the Department of Social Protection on issues related to the administration of the Free Travel Scheme. I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. The Deputy should advise my private office if she does not receive a response within ten working days.
