Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 June 2017
231. Deputy Martin Heydon asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will review the decision to change the timing of bus routes by a private operator in County Kildare, which will affect persons in towns in County Kildare (details supplied); the alternative options that will be available for persons who use these services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26509/17]
View answerWhile the service in question is licensed by the National Transport Authority (NTA) under the Public Transport Regulation Act 2009, the scheduling of such licensed commercial bus services is a matter for the operator concerned and not one in which I have any function.
I am aware that the NTA is currently considering the changes announced to this specific route and the options that may be available in this regard and I have therefore 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.
