Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide details of the bus fleet serving the 226 Kinsale to Cork route, including the number of single and double-decker buses; the age of each vehicle and the number of drivers assigned to the route. [42920/23]

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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of the national Public Service Obligation bus fleet.

The issue raised in relation to details of the bus fleet serving the 226 Kinsale/Cork route is a matter for Bus Éireann in conjunction with the NTA and I have forwarded the Deputies' question to the company for a direct reply.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I also have referred the Deputies' questions to the NTA. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a review has been conducted on the general standard and accessibility of the single-decker buses serving the 226 Kinsale to Cork route. [42921/23]

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

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for developing an accessible, integrated and sustainable public transport network. It is the individual transport companies, which have responsibility for the operation of public transport services, in conjunction with the NTA.

In light of the NTA's over-arching responsibilities in relation to public transport accessibility, including in county Cork, I have forwarded your question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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76. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide a reasoning for the moving of the Clontarf Street bus stop in Cork; and whether a cover could be provided for the new bus stop. [42922/23]

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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops and bus shelters.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Holly Cairns (Cork South West, Social Democrats)
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77. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to oversubscription issues on the 226 Kinsale bus route; and whether a capacity review of the route could be conducted. [42923/23]

Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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78. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to fund a local link bus service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42937/23]

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 TFI Local Link services and the rollout of services under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities for new and enhanced public transport services 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.