Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 July 2018
2143. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding renewal of contracts for a service (details supplied) further to discussions held between organisations and the National Transport Authority, NTA. [32486/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra2144. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the concerns expressed among local providers in County Louth and elsewhere arising from proposed changes to the tendering process for services (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32487/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra2145. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority, NTA, has provided for commercial bus providers to be able to tender for routes (details supplied) alongside not-for-profit operators. [32488/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra2146. Deputy Gerry Adams asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when confirmation will be provided in respect of the public procurement process for a service (details supplied). [32489/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 2143 to 2146, inclusive, together.
As I have previously advised the House, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including, since 2012, management of the Rural Transport Programme which now operates under the "Local Link" brand.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities regarding Local Link services, including the procurement of Transport Co-ordination Units, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
