Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 June 2022
17. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide the necessary funding to the National Transport Authority to enable the 33B bus to service the Burrow, Portrane, County Dublin on all bus journeys to and from Swords given that this would provide a connection to the railway station and encouraged the use of public transport which is Government policy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33068/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. Since 2010, the award of Public Service Obligation (PSO) funding falls under the independent statutory remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA). The allocations to the transport operators for the provision of public transport services are decided by the NTA in exercise of its statutory mandate and in accordance with the various contract arrangements that it has in place with PSO service providers.
In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to the provision of funding to enable the 33B bus to service the Burrow, Portrane, County Dublin on all bus journeys to and from Swords, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
