Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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167. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will reinstate a bus route (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18980/23]

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 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 the Rural Transport Programme management, which operates under the TFI Local Link brand.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities for public transport services, including in County Kerry, I have referred your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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 addition the NTA also has responsibility for decisions in relation to the routes and bus stops for these services.

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to Bus Éireann service 115, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.