Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 November 2023
205. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which it might be possible to ensure that the private bus service operating from Naas to Blanchardstown might include Blanchardstown Hospital for the convenience of patients who attend on a regular basis and have difficulty finding car parking; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49214/23]
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 the scheduling of those services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.Further, the bus services referred to by the Deputy are commercial bus services and as such responsibility for the operation of those services is a matter for the company.As the NTA is also the licensing authority for the commercial bus sector, I have also forwarded the Deputy's question, to the Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
