Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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294. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to requests from community groups in Arklow, County Wicklow regarding the demand for a looped bus service for the town; the position regarding this type of service under Connecting Ireland; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17188/23]

Steven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party)
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295. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to requests from community groups in Wicklow town regarding the demand for a looped bus service for the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17190/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 294 and 295 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 securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including delivering the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan and new Town Services.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities for the rollout of new services, including in county Wicklow, I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.