Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Sinn Fein)
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196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on the success of adding double-decker buses to a PSO route (details supplied); if he plans any further expansions on that route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11039/23]

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 addition the NTA is also responsible for decisions regarding bus routes and the type of fleet used for public transport services.

Therefore, in light of the NTA's responsibility in these matters, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to the addition of double-decker buses to Route 343 Limerick-Shannon-Ennis and any plans for further expansions on that route, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.