Margaret Murphy O'Mahony (Cork South West, Fianna Fail)
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960. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the provision of wheelchair accessible public transport in west County Cork specifically the Bus Éireann service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1646/19]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. I do not have responsibility for the day-to-day operations of public transport services.

The National Transport Authority has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, as well as functional responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network.

However, as the Deputy in this instance is referring to a specific Bus Éireann service, I have forwarded her question to Bus Éireann for direct reply to her. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within 10 working days.