Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

110. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has examined expanding late night public transport services in urban areas to provide additional transport options at night; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30743/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

The Minister for Transport has responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, he is 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, including night-time bus services.

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to the possible examination of  expanding late night public transport services in urban areas to provide additional transport options at night, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.