Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been made to expand the availability of 24-hour bus routes in the Dublin region; the routes that are currently operating 24 hours; the routes that are planned to become 24-hour routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33624/22]

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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202. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he or the National Transport Authority have plans to introduce 24-hour light rail, heavy rail and bus services in order to enhance public transport options. [34272/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 169 and 202 together.

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 and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputies specific questions in relation to 24 hour bus and rail services, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Josepha Madigan (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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170. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will enter into discussions with bus service providers (details supplied) to seek the re-establishment of the Dundrum to Dublin Airport bus service to provide residents of Dundrum and surrounding areas with a cheaper more environmentally friendly alternative of commuting to the airport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33629/22]

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 those services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.

Further, the bus services referred to by the Deputy are commercial bus services and as such  responsibility for the operation of those services is a matter for the company.

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question regarding the re-establishment of the Dundrum to Dublin Airport bus service, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.