Written answers

Thursday, 3 March 2022

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Bus Services

Photo of Bríd SmithBríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance)
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84. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the National Transport Authority's competitive tendering process for public service obligation bus services; and if he will examine alternatives ahead of future tendering processes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12059/22]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon 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; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008 it is a statutory function of the National Transport Authority (NTA) to procure public transport services by means of Public Service Obligation (PSO) contracts. 

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to the competitive tendering process for PSO bus services 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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