Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 July 2020
90. Deputy James Browne asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will have the cessation of contracted school transport services to a school (details supplied) re-examined with a view to arranging for the reinstatement of the school transport services without which students will be severely negatively impacted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17619/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The School Transport Scheme comes under the remit of my colleague the Minister for Education and Skills. Bus services outside of that scheme are part of the overall public transport sector. Day-to-day management and operational aspects of public transport are the responsibility of the individual operators, in this case Dublin Bus, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to Dublin Bus for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
