Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

Amendment No. 2 inserts a standard expenses section in the Bill as a new section 6. This new section provides, subject to sanction by the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, for the expenses of the National Transport Authority in carrying out the functions conferred on it by the Bill. It is not anticipated that any new funding will be required by my Department in connection with the administration of this Bill when enacted. The expenses of the NTA are expected to be relatively modest and will be found from within my Department's Vote. However, the Parliamentary Counsel considers it prudent to include an expenses section in the Bill.