Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance)
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223. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request that the NTA provide an explanation for the current system on certain Dublin Bus routes whereby buses are expected to align with pre-ordained timing points at each stop on their route; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that such a system essentially demands buses are driven at extremely low speeds or stop at every stop for several minutes to align with the timing required and that this is due to the fact the timing is benchmarked against expected high traffic volumes and busy passenger boarding; if his attention has also been drawn to the fact that this system designed by the NTA is not resulting in an improved public transport experience by bus users in Dublin and that the system seems to apply only to certain Dublin Bus operated routes and not to routes operated by a company (details supplied) resulting in significant fines to Dublin Bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6246/22]

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; 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 of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.

As requested by the Deputy, I am forwarding her question regarding the scheduling and timetabling system on Dublin Bus routes to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.