Danny Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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263. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on a Bus Éireann matter (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37597/23]

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; 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. Further, the Authority also has responsibility for decisions in relation to the routes of those services and placement of bus stops in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.

Therefore, in light of the NTA's responsibility in these matters, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to Bus Éireann transport services in rural locations, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.