Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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293. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of persons who travelled on all rural link routes in County Cork in each of the years 2015 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16991/21]

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 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.