Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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155. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a replacement operator for the 418-bus route from Athenry-Galway city will be found following the ending of the current service; if he will consider providing a public bus service on this route; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36769/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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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 question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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156. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will outline the increased investment being made on local link services in Tipperary, including future plans for such extension. [36792/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including delivering the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan and New Town Services.

The rollout of transport services in County Tipperary under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan is dependent on the annual Estimates process.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities for the rollout of new services, including in County Tipperary, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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157. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress that has been achieved by the National Transport Authority in the past three months on works (details supplied); and if this work is likely to commence before the end of the year. [36830/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Deputy may be aware, as Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops/shelters nationally.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.