Bus Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2019

Tuesday, 5 March 2019

Questions (481)

Catherine Martin

Question:

481. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing public transport issues in County Limerick particularly with regard to the bus service and its lateness and incorrect real time information both at bus stops and through the app; his plans to tackle the issue; if County Limerick is to receive a BusConnects plan; if so, the timeframe for delivery of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10800/19]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The National Transport Authority (NTA) have statutory responsibility for the implementation and development of public transport infrastructure, including both Real Time Passenger Information and BusConnects.

Noting their responsibility in relation to this matter, I have forwarded your query to the NTA for their consideration and direct reply.  Please notify my office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A