Ciarán Ahern (Dublin South West, Labour)
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369. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that the National Transport Authority is sufficiently staffed to deliver on the numerous transport projects that are deemed necessary for Ireland to meet its transport emissions reduction targets; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12749/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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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 in conjunction with the relevant transport operators. Therefore issues in relation to NTA staffing are primarily a matter for them in accordance with the provisions established under the Dublin Transport Act 2008 and Public Transport Regulation Act 2009.

In light of the NTA’s responsibility in this area, 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.

Ciarán Ahern (Dublin South West, Labour)
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370. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount paid by the National Transport Authority in consultancy fees in each of the past five years, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12750/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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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 in conjunction with the relevant transport operators. Therefore issues in relation to consultancy fees are primarily a matter for the NTA in accordance with the provisions established under the Dublin Transport Act 2008 and Public Transport Regulation Act 2009.

In light of the NTA’s responsibility in this area, 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.