Ciarán Cannon (Galway East, Fine Gael)
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183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the categories of licensed bus transport operators who can accept the free travel pass; the reason this facility is not open to all licensed operators; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12093/23]

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; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally including the licensing of bus operators

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to the categories of licensed bus transport operators who can accept the free travel pass and the reason this facility is not open to all licensed operators, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.