Written answers
Tuesday, 12 December 2023
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Bus Services
Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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205. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether he is aware that buses stopping on MacCurtain Street are indicating ‘Victorian Quarter’ as their stopping point despite this not being an official or recognised name for the area. [54668/23]
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 decisions in relation to the routes of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
The question raised by the Deputy in relation to buses in Cork City bound for MacCurtain Street advertising their destination as "Victorian Quarter" is an operational matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the NTA. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann and the Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
Chris Andrews (Dublin Bay South, Sinn Fein)
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206. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the impact his Department anticipates for Derravaragh Road, Melvin Road, Hazelbrook Road and Corrib Road in Dublin 6W as a result of the proposed BusConnects scheme roll-out; if cars entering the Lower Kimmage Road from Corrib Road and Aideen Avenue will still be able to turn both left and right; if cars will be able to access Terenure Road West and Lower Kimmage Road from Hazelbrook Road; and if there are plans to add or remove bollards in this vicinity. [54710/23]
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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects Dublin.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
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