Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE)
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233. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the persistent issue of unreliable Luas service on the Saggart line, with issues including schedules that are not being followed and Luas trams that are being diverted or frequently cancelled; if he will work with a company (details supplied) to create a permanent resolution to the problem and request more direct Luas services between Saggart and the Point during peak and off-peak hours and on weekends; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22759/23]

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 light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to the Luas service on the Saggart line, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Paul Murphy (Dublin South West, RISE)
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234. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware of the difficulties faced by elderly people who are not computer literate and find it difficult to pre-book tickets and parking online before a journey; if he will ensure that the NTA introduces a designated person in each station to assist with these queries; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22760/23]

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 issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the introduction of a designated person to assist with the pre-booking of tickets and parking before a journey is a matter for the individual transport operators.

I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail, Dublin Bus, Bus Éireann and Go-Ahead Ireland for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.