Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
281. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made on extending bus services to the Upper Ballymoneen Road area of Knocknacarra, Galway; if the National Transport Authority will commit to funding a turning bay and other facilities necessary to establish the service in the area; the timescale for the provision of such a service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43992/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra282. Deputy Noel Grealish asked the Minister for Transport the progress that has been made by the National Transport Authority in undertaking a review of the Galway bus network; what the review will entail; when the review will be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43993/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 281 and 282 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. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling 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 questions in relation to the Galway bus network and bus services to the Upper Ballymoneen Road area of Knocknacarra, Galway, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
