Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 25 January 2024
202. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport the extent to which the bus service from Leixlip to Blanchardstown can be augmented in such a way to facilitate patients attending James Connolly Hospital; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3662/24]
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 NTA also has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the BusConnects Dublin programme.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
