Dublin Bus

Tuesday, 22 October 2024

Questions (198)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

198. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if every effort can be made to increase the capacity to the C Spine route from Dublin city centre at peak times, with particular reference to the C52 route from Ringsend to Intel, with particular reference to the ongoing public feedback that the buses are often full to capacity by the time they reach Aston Quay and unable to take any additional passengers, resulting in many being stranded indefinitely; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42823/24]

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Minister for Transport

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. 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.

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.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51.