Mairead Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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251. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the plans for BusConnects Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23302/22]

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 Galway.

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.

Mairead Farrell (Galway West, Sinn Fein)
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252. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his view on expanding bus services in Galway to include a night service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23312/22]

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 and for the scheduling of those services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.

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