Thomas Pringle (Donegal, Independent)
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78. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the fact that drivers (details supplied) are being asked to work hours in contravention of the road transport working time directive; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27780/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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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 Road Safety Authority (RSA) monitors compliance with and enforces driver hours' legislation and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the RSA for attention. I have also forwarded the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann for direct reply.

I ask the Deputy to advise my private office if he does not receive a response within ten working days.

Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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79. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the significant gaps in the BusConnects plan (details supplied), which will lead to more passengers going without regular bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27841/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for their consideration and direct reply.  I ask him to contact my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 days.