Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
248. Deputy Denis Naughten asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to alter the Athlone town bus service which serves Bealnamullia to serve a school (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12692/23]
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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for decisions regarding the routes 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 the possible alteration of the Athlone town bus service which serves Bealnamullia to serve Colaiste Chiaran, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
