Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 19 October 2021
319. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport if he will work with the National Transport Authority and Dublin Bus to ensure the Nitelink bus services are reinstated at the earliest opportunity. [50512/21]
View answer332. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Transport his plans to restart the Nitelink service in Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50850/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 319 and 332 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the operations of public transport.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
I am pleased to inform the Deputies that the NTA has decided that Nitelink bus services will recommence from Friday October 22nd. This decision will, of course, be guided by public health advice and subject to a final Government decision on the next stage of reopening.
