Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh (Kildare South, Sinn Fein)
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177. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department has had contact with the National Transport Authority regarding the replacement of the 145 bus; and if there are plans in place for a direct bus route to UCD. [8713/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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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 NTA’s responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.