Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will conduct a public service obligation review on bus services across the country; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7172/22]

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 operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, for the scheduling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators, and for making fare determinations.

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to a possible review of public service obligation bus services nationally to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he plans to regularise the cost of bus fares between Youghal and Cork city. [7173/22]

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 operations of public transport, nor decisions on fares. It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that has responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services, provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts.

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to the cost of bus fares between Youghal and Cork City to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.