Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 June 2023
198. Deputy Marian Harkin asked the Minister for Transport the reason a mobility scooter will not be accepted on the Enniscrone to Ballina and Enniscrone to Sligo Bus Éireann bus routes; and if an assessment will be carried out on this scooter, as has been requested, as a matter of urgency. [30020/23]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing an accessible, integrated and sustainable public transport network. The NTA works with the public transport companies, for example Bus Éireann, who have responsibility for the operation of services, including decisions regarding the carriage of mobility scooters on their services.
In light of Bus Éireann's responsibilities regarding the use of mobility scooters on its public transport services, including in counties Mayo and Sligo, I have forwarded your question to Bus Éireann for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
