James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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216. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine and address an issue in relation to a local bus service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [57135/23]

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.

The NTA has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the BusConnects Dublin programme.

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question the impact of the changes and service delivery issues in regards to the number 120X, S4, and 115 bus routes, to the NTA for direct reply. I also have forwarded the questions to Go-Ahead Ireland surrounding no. 120x and S4, and to Bus éireann in regard to no. 115.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.