Anne Rabbitte (Galway East, Fianna Fail)
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222. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a private bus operator can operate on a route that Bus Éireann has decided to reduce its service on; if there is a process that must be adhered to; the body that sanctions such a decision; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29291/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally.

I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.