Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 October 2018
266. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of PSO funding that has been awarded to transport providers (details supplied) for 2018 and 2019, respectively, in tabular form. [43095/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraSince 2010 my Department no longer pays subvention for public transport services paid directly to operators.
The award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The allocations to the companies are decided by the NTA in exercise of its statutory mandate and in accordance with the various contract arrangements that it has in place with PSO service providers. I have therefore referred the Deputy’s questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive replies within ten working days.
