Bus Éireann Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 November 2013

Tuesday, 19 November 2013

Questions (725)

Dessie Ellis

Question:

725. Deputy Dessie Ellis asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the removal of the service by Bus Éireann to the town of Clogheen, County Tipperary; if an impact assessment was carried out to gauge the effect of this on the local community particularly older residents; and if any future service for the area is planned. [48858/13]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The scheduling and timetabling of buses is an operational matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and not one in which my Department has any role.  I have forwarded your question to both the company and the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.