Marian Harkin (Sligo-Leitrim, Independent)
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437. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the breakdown of the investment in public transport infrastructure in urban versus rural areas or by region in each of the years 2018 to 2020; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20451/21]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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The information requested by the Deputy is not readily available in the breakdown required.

I would note that in non-urban areas the main investment in public transport relates to public transport services (bus and rail), funded through public service obligation funding, and also fleet (primarily bus), which is funded through capital investment programmes.

My Department will look to provide additional information in line with Standing orders in relation to this specific request.

Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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438. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when an iOS app will be available for the Leap card. [20465/21]

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. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of Leap Card technology.

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.