Written answers
Wednesday, 18 January 2023
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Bus Services
Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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176. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason for the duplication of services on Bus Éireann PSO routes 470, 483 and 493, which are also served by local link services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63702/22]
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 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 question in relation to the duplication of services on Bus Éireann PSO routes 470, 483 and 493 which are also served by local link services to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
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