Pauline Tully (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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64. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the timeframe for the reopening of the restaurant and other facilities at Cavan bus station that have been closed to the public since the beginning of the pandemic; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21302/22]

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 issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the timeframe for reopening of facilities at Cavan bus station is an operational matter for Bus Éireann.

I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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65. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of members of the design team for BusConnects Cork who have experience of living in Cork; the number of visits they took to Cork; and the number of times they travelled each of the proposed routes. [21303/22]

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.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including BusConnects Cork.

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.