Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2012
637 Deputy Robert Dowds asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total number of quality bus corridors which are not currently being used by Dublin Bus as part of a scheduled route; the total length of roadway which these unused quality bus corridors are taking up; and if he has any plans to direct the relevant authorities to open up unused quality bus corridors to motorists while they are not in use by Dublin Bus. [28170/12]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Matters relating to QBCs, bus lanes and other traffic management issues come under the remit of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in liaison with relevant local authorities and I have no function in such matters. In light of the NTA's responsibility in this matter I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
638 Deputy Colm Keaveney asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the proposed cancellation of the daily bus service from Tuam to Galway via Corofin (route 417) which has been advanced by the National Transport Authority; if this cancellation has been proposed and the justification has been used for it; if proper weight was given to the public service responsibility of Bus Éireann to environmental concerns; and his general policy in respect of public transport. [28186/12]
View answerThe NTA are responsible for the licensing of Public Bus Passenger Services and the pso contract with Bus Éireann for bus services.
I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
