Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 22 March 2022
175. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the reason online booking was unavailable on route 64 Bus Éireann's Donegal to Galway on 3 March 2022; the operational issues which led to this; the steps taken by Bus Éireann to prevent a re-occurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14104/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra176. Deputy Pearse Doherty asked the Minister for Transport the reason return tickets were not available on route 64 Bus Éireann's Donegal to Galway 06.25 a.m. service on 3 March 2022; the operational issues which led to this; steps taken by Bus Éireann to prevent a re-occurrence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14105/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 175 and 176 together.
As 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.
Further, Bus Éireann's Expressway services, including route 64, are commercial bus services and responsibility for the operation of those services is a matter for the company.
I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
