Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 September 2019
189. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the Transport for Ireland real-time application for mobile phones is based on actual real-time information provided by buses and trains; if it is based on their presumed arrival time at stations based on the published timetable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37852/19]
Amharc ar fhreagra190. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if former Dublin Bus routes that have been transferred to a company (details supplied) have been fully integrated into the Transport for Ireland real-time application for mobile phone service; if buses working on those routes are providing actual real-time information to the application; if it is working off the published timetable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37853/19]
Amharc ar fhreagra191. Deputy Catherine Martin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Irish Rail services have been fully integrated into the Transport for Ireland real-time application for mobile phone service; if the commuter trains are providing actual real-time information to the application; if it is working off the published timetable; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37854/19]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 189 to 191, inclusive, together.
As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport in Ireland. The issues raised are matters for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with the relevant transport operators and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
