Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 6 July 2022
22. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he will urgently consider extending the running times of the Luas to ensure that those in the city late into the night can avail of public transport given the lack of taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36334/22]
View answer23. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he will urgently consider extending the running times of all Dublin Bus routes to ensure that those in the city late into the night can avail of public transport given the lack of taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36335/22]
View answer24. Deputy Neale Richmond asked the Minister for Transport if he will urgently consider extending the running times of the DART to ensure that those in the city late into the night can avail of public transport given the lack of taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36336/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 22 to 24, inclusive, 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 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 and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's questions in relation to extending the timetables of public transport services to ensure that those in the city late into the night can avail of public transport, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
