Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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401. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the way a company (details supplied) advertises the change in its bus routes; the level of consultation that takes place with the public in relation to same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [19769/21]

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 bus service referred to by the Deputy is provided by Bus Éireann under contract to the National Transport Authority (NTA). The NTA has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operator, in this case, Bus Éireann.

Communication of changes to specific bus routes is an operational matter for Bus Éireann 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 response within ten working days.