Written answer
Public Transport
The Minister referred Deputy Currie’s request for a Dublin Coach route decision to the NTA, which licenses commercial bus services.
259. Deputy Emer Currie asked the Minister for Transport an update on the NTA’s consideration of a route (details supplied); and for a decision to be made at the nearest opportunity given the lack of connectivity in the area. [67808/26]
Comment on this
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.
Further, the proposed route mentioned by the Deputy is a commercial bus service operated by Dublin Coach and responsibility for the operation of the service is a matter for the company.
In light of the NTA's responsibility in this area as the licensing authority for the commercial bus sector, 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.