Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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11. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will address concerns raised in relation to the frequency of trains (details supplied). [32857/22]

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 issues raised by the Deputy in relation to the timetabling, investment, and operation of services on the Cobh, Midleton, and Mallow routes from Cork are a matter for the National Transport Authority and Iarnród Éireann respectively and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to both companies for direct reply. 

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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12. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason that a bus route (details supplied) was changed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32868/22]

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 statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, including management of the Rural Transport Programme which operates under the TFI Local Link brand

In light of the NTA's responsibilities for both TFI Local Link and Bus Éireann services, including in County Kerry, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.