Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party)
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86. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will intervene with the NTA in relation to the poor provision of bus services in Ballyfermot, specifically in relation to routes in lower Ballyfermot such as the 60 route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14175/23]

Patrick Costello (Dublin South Central, Green Party)
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87. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider increasing the frequency of the Dublin Bus 60 route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [14176/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 86 and 87 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 bus services in Ballyfermot and in particular the 60 bus route, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.