Written answer
Bus Services
The NTA is responsible for reviewing and scheduling the 350 and 351 timetables; the Minister forwarded the query for a direct response.
162. Deputy Louis O'Hara asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA are reviewing the timetables for the 350 and 351 bus services; if he will consider changing the timetables following customer feedback; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [66214/26]
Comment on this
As Minister of State, I have responsibility for rural 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.
As Minister for Transport I continue to engage with the NTA on an ongoing basis in relation to maintaining high operational standards on all forms of public transport.
In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.