Patricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein)
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263. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the LocalLink service in counties Laois and Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26302/21]

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.

Patricia Ryan (Kildare South, Sinn Fein)
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264. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the locations of bus stops planned in counties Kildare and Laois; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26303/21]

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 bus stops and 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.