Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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329. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will engage with local groups concerning the assignment of bus stops and the timetable on the 232 bus service in County Cork, regarding the needs of users with disabilities, especially those attending local day services and training centres; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28599/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.

Under the Dublin Transport Authority Act 2008, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for promoting the development of an integrated, accessible, sustainable public transport network.

The NTA also has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. In addition, the NTA has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including TFI Local Link services, and the development of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.

The NTA works with the relevant public transport operators, who have responsibility for day-to-day operational issues, to progressively make public transport accessible.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities for accessible public transport services, including the 232 in County Cork, 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.