Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 October 2022
221. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport the number and value of fines levied by the National Transport Authority on bus, Luas and rail services for contract breaches by each service provider during the years 2020 to 2022, in tabular form; the steps that he is taking to improve services for public transport users in the greater Dublin region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49566/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators. The NTA also has responsibility for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport.
In light of the NTA's responsibility in these matters, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to fines levied by the NTA on bus, Luas and rail services for contract breaches and steps being taken to improve services for public transport users in the greater Dublin region, to the Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
