Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 November 2023
152. Deputy Seán Crowe asked the Minister for Transport the reason the new S8 bus route bypasses UCD, Dundrum town centre, and IADT, leaving many hundreds of students, workers, and shoppers without direct access to their places of work, study and recreation; and what public transport options will be made available to these persons. [51952/23]
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 decisions in relation to the routes 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 queries in relation to the new S8 bus route to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
