As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; which is then allocated to the National Transport Authority (NTA) that has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA are responsible for the operation and budgeting of State supported PSO public transport services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.