Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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175. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on correspondence (details supplied) regarding funding; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40752/15]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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The issue of funding under the Community Services Programme to the company referred to by the Deputy is a matter for the Tánaiste and Minister for Social Protection. I refer the Deputy to the response by the Minister of State at the Department of Social Protection to his Questions Nos. 99, 100, 102 and 103 on 22nd October 2015. Responsibility for school transport is a matter for the Minister for Education and Skills. Bus Éireann procures school transport services under an administrative agreement with that Department.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the management of the rural transport programme funded by my Department. I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.