Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 June 2026
281. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to ongoing issues being experienced by bus users on the 101 and 101X; if he understands that these issues have arisen due to a number of vehicles off the road for maintenance; if he can provide details of any measures to address this deficit; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45100/26]
View answer282. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to ongoing issues being experienced by users of the 103 bus; if his attention has been drawn to bus cancellations that are now occurring multiple times each day; if his attention has been drawn to when a scheduled service fails to operate, the following bus is frequently overcrowded and often unable to stop for waiting passengers along the N2 corridor, which creates a knock-on effect that impacts services for the remainder of the day and leaves many commuters stranded or significantly delayed; if he understands that the current situation is unacceptable for the thousands of people who rely on this route to access work, education, and essential services such as the Mater and Temple Street Hospitals; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45101/26]
View answer284. Deputy Louise O'Reilly asked the Minister for Transport the mechanisms in place to monitor and evaluate the frequency and quality of service on a given bus line, in particular the 103, 101 and 101X; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45103/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 281, 282 and 284 together.
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 query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
As Minister for Transport, I continue to engage with all public transport operators on an ongoing basis in relation to maintaining high operational standards.
