Bus Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 3 December 2019

Tuesday, 3 December 2019

Questions (511)

Bríd Smith

Question:

511. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 546 of 22 October 2019, the date and day on which the survey of services at peak hour in Chapelizod, Dublin 20 was conducted; if the survey was conducted by NTA staff on site in Chapelizod; if not, if the survey relied on on-board bus information; and the number of persons travelling on each bus was logged. [50042/19]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland.

The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

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