Bus Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 February 2022

Thursday, 17 February 2022

Questions (186)

Bríd Smith

Question:

186. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport the position in relation to bus services provided by a company (details supplied) operating in Dublin; the routes which currently operate reduced services that is, Saturday schedules from Monday to Friday; the length of time this has been happening; the actual amount of the reduction in scheduled departures compared to a regular service on these routes; and the reason for reduced services given the lifting of other restrictions due to Covid-19 [8951/22]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day 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 operators.   

Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy’s question, in relation to Go-Ahead Ireland bus services to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51