Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 March 2022
84. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport 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]
View answerAs 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.
