Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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213. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on a replacement service on the Tullamore to Athlone route (details supplied). [57435/22]

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 NTA, which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally by way of public transport services contracts, and for the allocation of associated funding to the relevant transport operators, will assess whether Flagline Ltd decision to withdraw their services will give rise to any loss of connectivity. The Authority will also consider whether there is a need to provide additional public service obligation services in the affected areas.

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area I have forwarded the Deputy’s question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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214. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will arrange for a bus shelter to be erected in Ballynacargy, County Westmeath, given that the centre of the village is heavily used by bus passengers. [57502/22]

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

Louise O'Reilly (Dublin Fingal, Sinn Fein)
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215. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if workers at Irish Rail, Dublin Luas, Bus Éireann and Dublin Bus and in a company (details supplied) will be provided with free public transport across all public transport networks in the State; and if they will also be provided with free public transport for a nominated partner and family member. [57504/22]

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 issue of free travel for employees and a nominated partner and family member would fall within the terms of employment offered and would be a matter for the individual public transport operators.

Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to each of the named operators for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.