Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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61. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he is taking to ensure the provision of proper infrastructure along regional and expressway bus routes to accommodate customers who are wheelchair users. [35754/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure including the provision of bus shelters and bus stops.

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.

Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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62. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress to date on expanding and developing Bus Éireann services in Cork city; if consideration is being taken on direct public transport links from Ballincollig to the various industrial estates in the city and hinterland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35787/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.

The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Bus Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.