Niall Collins
Ceist:
225. Deputy Niall Collins asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide an update on proposals to improve the frequency and capacity of Bus Éireann route 329 through Bruff, County Limerick; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49605/22]
Amharc ar fhreagra
As the 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 issue raised is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Bus Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51.
I am writing to you concerning the matter you raised in Parliamentary Question No. 225 of 11 October 2022 which has been referred to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for reply. I apologise for the delay in responding.
The Authority has been working with Bus Éireann to address the problems caused by inadequate capacity on Route 329 services, which have been exacerbated by the assignment of a significant number of Ukrainian refugees to an accommodation located in Bruff, Co. Limerick. Our plans also involve improving the approach to Limerick Bus and Rail Station to ensure better delivery of advertised arrival times in Limerick, as well as offering more evening outbound departures and improving connectivity with rail services at Colbert, particularly on Sunday. We target implementing the improved timetable during Quarter 1 2023.
