Niamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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212. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the LocalLink service in counties Cavan and Monaghan; if an extension of this service is planned in the Shercock, County Monaghan area; the locations plans for extension are to be made; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36396/20]

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.

It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) which operates under the Local Link brand.  

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

Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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213. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will intervene in a situation in which the NTA is refusing to consider redevelopment and the movement of an unsuitable bus stop at a location (details supplied) despite the significant damage this is having to the feasibility of usage of public transport by local residents and in view of the current push towards public transport. [36402/20]

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 stops/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.