Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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255. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of his plan to purchase additional train carriages; the date by which these trains will be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18316/19]

Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the investment made by Bus Éireann towards replacing its fleet; and the future investment programme for same by county. [18319/19]

Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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262. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of requests his Department and agencies under its aegis have received for new bus shelters in each of the past three years by county, in tabular form. [18323/19]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 255, 258 and 262 together.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including additional or replacement fleet and bus shelters.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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256. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if an audit will be carried out to assess the accessibility of train stations and trains for persons with disabilities. [18317/19]

Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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261. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of wheelchair accessible bus stops nationally by county, in tabular form. [18322/19]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 256 and 261 together.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.

Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible public transport network.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have forwarded your questions to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.