Seán Fleming (Laois-Offaly, Fianna Fail)
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Question 707: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views in relation to the need for promoting tourism in County Laois and his views in relation to withdrawal of public transport facilities from towns in the area such as Abbeyleix, Durrow and Cullohill (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29207/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the licensing of Public Bus Passenger Services and the PSO contract with Bus Éireann for bus services. I have referred the Deputy's letter to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days. The promotion of tourism in Ireland's regions, including County Laois, is a matter for Fáilte Ireland. I have referred this part of the Deputy's question to Fáilte Ireland for direct reply.