Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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141. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason that there are inconsistencies between the Dublin Bus real-time displays at the stop and the real-time display in the mobile application; the reason that buses occasionally disappear from the real-time displays; the plans that Dublin Bus has to resolve these issues; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44688/22]

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

Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party)
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142. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will instruct the National Transport Authority to ensure that the privatised Dublin Bus routes, formerly known as the 747 and 748, continue to accept the travel pass for use on their services [44707/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I am responsible for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in day-to-day operational matters of public transport operators, including those related to the operation of commercial bus services, their fare structures, or the acceptance of free travel passes. Further, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has no direct involvement with the free travel scheme on commercial services either.

While all public service obligation (PSO) transport services, including rural Local Link services, provide free travel to eligible pass holders, my understanding is that only some commercial operators provide the service.

Those private bus companies that have chosen to opt into the Free Travel Scheme are reimbursed for carrying non-fare paying passengers at a discount to reflect the 'fares foregone' nature of the scheme.

In view of the above the issue raised by the Deputy would be a matter for the commercial arm of Dublin Bus in conjunction with the Department of Social Protection. Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to Dublin Bus for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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143. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the BusConnects plan for Bray will be amended in view of proposals by Irish Rail and the National Transport Authority to close the level crossing at Bray Daly Station on a permanent basis. [44708/22]

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 BusConnects.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten days.