Bus Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 March 2024

Wednesday, 20 March 2024

Ceisteanna (149)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Ceist:

149. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if he is aware that the removal of the 18 bus service has left residents of the Cashel Avenue/Ravensdale Park area in Crumlin without not only a bus connection with Ballyfermot and Palmerstown, but also without one that services Crumlin Village, and that, as a result, many elderly residents now have difficulties attending mass and going to their local Credit Union, Post Office and supermarket; and could the reconnection of this area of Crumlin with Ballyfermot, Palmerstown and, most urgently, Crumlin village, be re-examined. [11533/24]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport

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 NTA’s responsibility in this area, 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.