Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North-Central, Fianna Fail)
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284. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will allow emotional support dogs to travel without restrictions on Dublin Bus and Bus Eireann services, provided they are identifiable by their registration certificate and coat or harness, and be required to sit at the feet of person responsible for them without blocking the gangway (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28542/25]

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.

Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of integrated, accessible public transport networks and infrastructure. The NTA works with the relevant public transport operators, for example Dublin Bus and Bus Éireann, who have responsibility for day to day operational issues, to progressively make public transport accessible.

In light of the Deputy's specific query regarding support dogs on Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus services, I have forwarded your question to both companies for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive response within ten working days.