Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 October 2024
90. Deputy Joan Collins asked the Minister for Transport if it is Government policy to not intervene in NTA decisions where there is a clear negative impact on both communities and on the use of public transport in an area (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42155/24]
View answerAs 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.
In light of the NTA’s responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's request to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
