Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 February 2023
117. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport to provide an update on the reason for the poor quality service and lack of service provided by a company (details supplied) on its 75 and 175 bus routes; if he will consider reassigning the routes to Dublin Bus as a result; if he will make available increased resources for the operation of routes 75 and 175; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6206/23]
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.
Further, since 2010, 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 operators for the provision of public transport services 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. In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to Go-Ahead Ireland Bus Routes 75/175 to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
