Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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341. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to increase the frequency of buses on the 26 Dublin Bus service through Chapelizod during peak hours; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30821/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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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, and for the scheduling of those services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to possible plans to increase the frequency of buses on the 26 Dublin Bus service through Chapelizod during peak hours, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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342. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing issues with the real-time communications for Dublin Bus; if his Department will be taking steps to provide bus passengers with accurate timings of buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30822/22]

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 issue raised in relation to real-time passenger information is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Dublin Bus. I have therefore referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.