Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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292. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide details on an extra route to be added to the transport of patients from Kenmare Hospital, County Kerry, to Killarney (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27858/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to 'open' public transport services. This means that dedicated or 'closed' transport services, such as HSE health transport services, fall outside of my remit. As the Deputy's office confirmed to my office that his question relates to a Health Services Executive (HSE) transport service, the Minister for Health and the HSE would be best placed to provide information on such services.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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293. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when an official bus stop and shelter might be provided at Killick/Ferns Lough, Kilcock; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27860/23]

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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops and bus shelters.

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.

Pauline Tully (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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294. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to have C1 and C2 Local Link bus services run on Sundays and bank holidays in both directions; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27922/23]

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 the Rural Transport Programme management, which operates under the TFI Local Link brand.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities for public transport services, including in Cavan, 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.