Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 3 March 2022
38. Deputy Bríd Smith asked the Minister for Transport his views on the requirement of some bus routes to meet specific timing points across Dublin as part of the National Transport Authority's minimum performance standards and the impact these are having on the services provided to passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12060/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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 of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to the timetabling of some bus routes to meet specific timing points across Dublin to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
