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 responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts.

Therefore, in light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to the consequences for persons who have already purchased an annual bus ticket in relation to the latest extension of the reduction of public transport fees, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in respect of the BusConnects project if the S4 bus route has been approved to go up and down Highfield Road every ten minutes and, if so, if there will be a cycle path; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52022/22]

Jim O'Callaghan (Dublin Bay South, Fianna Fail)
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259. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there will be bus stops on Highfield Road, Dublin 6 and, if so, the location; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [52023/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 258 and 259 together.

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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including BusConnects Dublin. 

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.