277. Deputy Gillian Toole asked the Minister for Transport the disciplinary procedures in place for senior management in State transport bodies (details supplied) in the event of failure of evidence-based forward planning of public transport infrastructure and services in settlements of population growth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16105/26]

I wish to advise the Deputy that daa’s statutory mandate does not include the provision of public transport infrastructure. However, for the National Transport Authority, Bus Éireann, Transport Infrastructure Ireland and Irish Rail this is a HR matter for the companies involved. I have forwarded your question to the relevant for direct reply. If the Deputy does not receive a response within ten working days, please advise my Private Office.