Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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49. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how many Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus services have failed to arrive over the past year; if he will detail the top-ten worst Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus routes for dropped routes; and how many runs were dropped in percentage terms on each of these routes. [41690/23]

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 question raised by the deputy in relation to how many Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus services have failed to arrive over the past year; if he will detail the top-ten worst Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus routes for dropped routes; and how many runs were dropped in percentage terms on each of these routes, is an operational matter for Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus.

I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the companies for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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50. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to detail how long it takes to get driving tests for bus drivers in each region in the country. [41691/23]

Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail)
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Under the Road Safety Authority Act 2006, the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has statutory responsibility for the National Driver Testing Service. I have referred the Deputy's question to the RSA for direct reply on the specific issue raised. I would ask the Deputy to contact my office if a response has not been received within ten days.

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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51. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how many drivers are needed to reach a full complement in both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus; and how many mechanics are needed to reach a full complement in both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus. [41692/23]

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.

Thequestion raised by the deputy in relation to how many drivers are needed to reach a full complement in both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus; and how many mechanics are needed to reach a full complement in both Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus is an operational matter for Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus.

I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the companies for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Peadar Tóibín (Meath West, Aontú)
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52. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the total value of fines that have been issued to bus service providers in the past five years was; and to detail to whom these fines were applied. [41695/23]

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 monitoring 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 to theNTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.