Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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217. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether he is aware that the 220 bus in Ballincollig is experiencing significant delays, with buses only turning up every 90 minutes regularly on what is supposed to be a 15-minute interval service at peak times. [54876/23]

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.

The question raised by the Deputy in relation to route 220 in Ballincollig is an operational matter for Bus Éireann and the NTA. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question in relation to delays and service scheduling issues to Bus Éireann and the Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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218. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether he is aware of issues with the 245 bus from Cork to Fermoy that is currently regularly experiencing long delays and missed departures. [54877/23]

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 specific questions in relation to Bus Éireann's 245 route, to the NTA and Bus Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Thomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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219. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether he is aware of timetable changes to the 245 Cork to Fermoy bus that has led to a reduced service. [54878/23]

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 specific question in relation to timetable changes on Bus Éireann's 245 route, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.