Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 September 2022
91. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to the problems being experienced by persons using the number 17 bus route; if he will request the company (details supplied) to provide two additional number 17 buses during the morning and evening rush hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [47694/22]
View answerAs 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 independent Transport Regulator, 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 those services.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area I have forwarded the Deputy’s specific question, in relation to the Go-Ahead Ireland No 17 bus route, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
