Luke Flanagan (Roscommon-South Leitrim, Independent)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason Bus Éireann has dropped Expressway Route 22; if his attention has been drawn to the fact that this decision leaves the town of Elphin, County Roscommon without any bus service (details supplied) while the other towns along Expressway Route 22 have other Expressway services which will continue, Elphin is now left with no service to connect it to regional towns; if he is concerned that should such cutbacks to services continue, he will further marginalise towns such as Elphin; the decision making process which brought about this action; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42392/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The issue raised is an operational  matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and not one in which I have any role.  I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.

Anthony Lawlor (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of conducting the consultants report associated with the proposed bus corridors within the Naas town area in County Kildare; the consultants undertaking this study; if Kildare County Council National Roads Design Team were considered for this project in order to reduce the costs associated with this report; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42394/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) in December 2009, the provision of public transport infrastructure and the effective management of traffic in the Greater Dublin Area comes under the remit of the NTA. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.