Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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181. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will examine proposals for improved public transport connectivity from a person (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54329/22]

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 relevant public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops and bus shelters.

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.

Joe McHugh (Donegal, Fine Gael)
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182. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the provision that is in place to ensure continuity of transportation services for the Creeslough community as a consequence of the current road closure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54333/22]

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 and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.

In view of the above, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to the continuity of transportation services for the Creeslough community to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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183. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport he up to date position on third level students aged under 19 years being able to apply for the student leap card and avail of the 50% fare discount. [54380/22]

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

I am pleased to advise the Deputy that the NTA has informed me that the widening of the age of eligibility for Student Leap Cards to include third level students aged 16, 17 and 18 in the Young Adult Card (YAC) scheme has gone live with effect from Thursday 13th October.