Emer Higgins (Dublin Mid West, Fine Gael)
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75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a report on the NTA's demand need assessment along the 68 and 69 bus routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34557/23]

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 has responsibility for the delivery of the BusConnects programmes and the associated public consultations processes.

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to bus routes 68 and 69, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.