Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 15 February 2024
170. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport given the negative impact on residents who are being left without full bus services several nights of the week, what actions the NTA is taking to ensure that the 27 bus route which is being diverted from Brookfield in the evening due to anti-social behaviour is being restored; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7198/24]
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 decisions in relation to these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
The issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the 27 bus route is an operational matter for the NTA in conjunction with Dublin Bus. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct response. Please advise my private office if you do not receive replies within ten working days.
