Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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54. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason the most industrious bus routes in Cork city are under-resourced and unable to fulfil their obligations at peak times; the reason school children are waiting up to two hours to get on a bus (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41725/23]

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 issues raised by the deputy in relation to the reason the most industrious bus routes in Cork city are under-resourced and unable to fulfil their obligations at peak times and the reason school children are waiting up to two hours to get on a busis an operational matter for Bus Éireann.

I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.