Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 April 2019
484. Deputy Thomas P. Broughan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated full year cost if the public service obligation increased by 12.5%; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17471/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland.
The award of public service obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The allocations to the transport 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.
The Exchequer allocation for PSO services to be delivered in 2019 is €287m which, if increased by 12.5%, would rise to €323m.
