Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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187. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if capacity will be increased on a busy bus route (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42245/23]

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 and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to issues with the 8am bus from Listowel to Tralee, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.