Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 March 2015
607. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which bus and rail services are fully utilised and tailored to meet the requirements of the travelling or commuting public, with particular reference to the need to ensure they are convenient to passenger requirements, thereby enhancing viability and efficiency; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10520/15]
Amharc ar fhreagraI refer the Deputy to my reply to Priority Question No 115 which outlined the support the Government has provided to ensure the public transport sector is better placed to address the transport demands of our economic recovery.
At a national level, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger land transport services. This includes the provision of subvented bus and rail services by Bus Éireann, Dublin Bus and Irish Rail. The NTA also licences public bus passenger services. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
