Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 December 2023
58. Deputy Thomas Gould asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware of a report that highlights that only six buses in Cork city meet the minimum standard of reliability; the steps being taken to rectify this in advance of BusConnects; and the timeline for when people can expect a reliable bus service in Cork city. [55865/23]
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 and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
The question raised by the Deputy in relation to the reliability of bus services in Cork City is an operational matter for Bus Éireann and the NTA. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann and the Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
