Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the degree to which alternative energy can be or is being used by the National Transport Authority with particular reference to both rail and bus services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46521/22]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which national or alternative energy continues to be used in rail and road public transport; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46525/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 194 and 198 together.

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 services and infrastructure. This responsibility includes consideration and deployment of alternative fuels in support of national decarbonisation goals.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a more detailed response. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.