Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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28. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what engagement he has had with TFI and bus service providers in North County Dublin regarding the regular occurrence of buses not turning up, and thus leaving commuters with no service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42895/23]

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 bus service providers in North County Dublin, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether he is aware that there are bus routes on the rural link services where bus stops are up to 14km apart, thus rendering them unsuitable for use by people living in dispersed rural communities; if he is aware of the issue, the steps he has taken to ensure in dialogue with the NTA that all rural dwellers have access to these services along the routes they travel on, similar to the basis that Bus Éireann provides pick-up for passengers along rural routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42784/23]

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.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including TFI Local Link services and the development of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities for planning of TFI Local Link routes and services, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.