Bus Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 July 2022

Thursday, 14 July 2022

Questions (253)

Catherine Murphy

Question:

253. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority has consulted with or been consulted by An Bord Pleanála in respect of planning permissions and or decisions specifically in the Clane, Sallins and Naas areas of County Kildare in 2020, 2021 and to date in 2022; if the Authority will conduct or has conducted a review of bus services in these areas in the context of population growth and demand; and if the attention of the Authority has been drawn to the inadequacy in the frequency of services and provision of same in these areas. [39297/22]

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 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 question in relation to bus services in the Clane, Sallins and Naas areas of County Kildare, 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 51