Written answers
Tuesday, 12 March 2013
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Bus Services
Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will contact the CEO of Dublin Bus requesting that additional buses be laid on at the conclusion of major sporting or concert venues (details supplied) in order to deal with the crowds leaving the events; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12621/13]
Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The provision of services is an operational matter for Dublin Bus, in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA), and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
Derek Nolan (Galway West, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on whether the number of licences issued by the NTA for tourist day tours from Dublin to the West is excessive, in view of complaints by local businesses in the West that such trips do not result in a financial benefit to the local economy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12647/13]
Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The licensing of bus services is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) 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 reply within ten working days.
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