Mairéad Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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158. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a vaccination shuttle service is being considered for County Galway as there is only one vaccination centre in the county and many persons in rural areas are finding it difficult to get the Covid-19 vaccine; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28149/21]

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. However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operation of public transport services.

Decisions regarding the location of vaccination centres are a matter for the Department of Health in the first instance. I have however referred your question to the National Transport Authority (NTA) in the context of their statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.