Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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22. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will urgently consider extending the running times of the Luas to ensure that those in the city late into the night can avail of public transport given the lack of taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36334/22]

Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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23. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will urgently consider extending the running times of all Dublin Bus routes to ensure that those in the city late into the night can avail of public transport given the lack of taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36335/22]

Neale Richmond (Dublin Rathdown, Fine Gael)
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24. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will urgently consider extending the running times of the DART to ensure that those in the city late into the night can avail of public transport given the lack of taxis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36336/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 22 to 24, inclusive, 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 Deputy's questions in relation to extending the timetables of public transport services to ensure that those in the city late into the night can avail of public transport, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Bríd Smith (Dublin South Central, People Before Profit Alliance)
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25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will clarify the proposed changes to the DART servicing Howth under DART+ Coastal North plans; if he will outline the impact to DART services at Howth, Sutton and Bayside; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36458/22]

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. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the DART+ Programme and its constituent projects.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply on the specific issue raised. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.