Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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238. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount of revenue generated by Bus Éireann from the €2 processing fee for members of the public with the free travel pass to use Bus Éireann. [49976/22]

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 matter raised in relation to revenue generated by Bus Éireann from the €2 processing fee is an operational matter for the company. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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240. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase the frequency of Bus Éireann route 469 frequency from once weekly to three times weekly. [49978/22]

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

In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy’s question in relation to Bus Éireann route 469 frequency, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.