Pa Daly
Question:237. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the detailed breakdown of the number of bus drivers hired on public transport in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form. [50717/26]
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As 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 query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and Go Ahead Ireland. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the companies for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
Further, While most public transport in Ireland comprises the bus and rail services funded through the NTA’s public service obligation (PSO) programme, there is part of the national public transport system that comprises non-subvented bus services, which are run on a commercial basis by bus and coach businesses of varying sizes throughout the country. As commercial operators, any decisions taken by these companies are operational maters for the individual companies themeselves.
Question No. 238 answered with Question No. 235.
Question No. 239 answered with Question No. 235.