Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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73. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he and the NTA will set out the policy in respect of domestic animals travelling on public transport with their owners; and if there are plans to review and/or amend the policy. [33102/23]

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 and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to domestic animals on public transport, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.