Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein)
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223. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he intends to return the route 306 bus service to Ballynanty Beg in Limerick to a 15-minute or 30-minute service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1153/23]

Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein)
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224. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps that he is taking to improve the 306 bus service in Limerick city servicing the Ballynanty Beg area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1154/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 223 and 224 together.

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 light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's questions in relation to the 306 bus service in Limerick city servicing the Ballynanty Beg area, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein)
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225. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason that there are no bus stop markings or signs in the Ballynanty Beg area of Limerick city for the 306 bus route; if he has been in contact with the National Transport Authority regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1155/23]

Maurice Quinlivan (Limerick City, Sinn Fein)
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226. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason that there are no bus shelters in the Ballynanty Beg area of Limerick city for the 306 bus route; if he has been in contact with the National Transport Authority regarding same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1156/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 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 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.