Bus Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 28 September 2023

Thursday, 28 September 2023

Questions (164)

Peadar Tóibín

Question:

164. Deputy Peadar Tóibín asked the Minister for Transport the percentage of NX bus services from Navan to Dublin and Dublin to Navan that failed to complete their journeys in the past four months; the number that failed to complete their journeys on time; the number of service users who were left behind for each service; what level of fines have been levied against Bus Éireann for under-delivery of services; the average age of the NX fleet; the number of days lost by service drivers not being available for work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41949/23]

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, timetabling and monitoring 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 to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.