Kathleen Funchion (Carlow-Kilkenny, Sinn Fein)
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198. To ask the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection her plans to ensure a community funded bus service (details supplied) will not cease operation in September 2019; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [8915/19]

Regina Doherty (Meath East, Fine Gael)
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I note that the bus operator concerned continues to receive funding from the National Transport Authority for the provision of this service and also receives support from my Department under the Community Employment scheme.

The local Intreo service has also offered its support in recruiting bus drivers and to liaise with the local Education and Training Board in relation to any potential training needs.

I trust that this clarifies the matter for the Deputy.