Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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184. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps that she is taking to increase the frequency of buses on the 226 Cork Airport to Kinsale route to reflect the growing demand on this popular route for residents and tourists.; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31775/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the 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 this case Bus Éireann.

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question regarding the frequency of buses on the 226 Cork Airport to Kinsale route, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.