Written answers

Tuesday, 31 March 2015

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Private Bus Operators

Photo of Finian McGrathFinian McGrath (Dublin North Central, Independent)
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712. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view of the fact that Ulster Bus has been awarded licences for certain routes, such as the Buncrana to Derry route, and that Ulster Bus is subsidised by the United Kingdom Government, the measures that have been put in place to ensure fair competition for private Irish bus operators not in receipt of any subsidy or State aid; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13010/15]

Photo of Paschal DonohoePaschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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As the company referred to by the Deputy is registered in Northern Ireland, the competent authority for the purposes of issuing international bus transport authorisations is the Driver and Vehicle Agency of Northern Ireland. The competent authority for Irish registered bus operators is the National Transport Authority (NTA). The NTA is aware of the matter raised by the Deputy and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

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