Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North West, Fianna Fail)
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208. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport what measures he is taking to ensure revised fare structures are considered on expressway services operating in the Cork region as the National Transport Authority does not have authority in the regulation of bus fares charged on expressway services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13247/24]

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 responsibility for the regulation of fares charged to passengers in respect of public transport services provided under public service obligation (PSO) contracts.

However, the Deputy is correct in asserting the NTA does not have a role in the setting of fares for services provided by commercial operators, including Bus Éireann Expressway. That is a matter for the individual commercial operators themselves.

In light of the above, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to fares for Expressway routes in Cork to Bus Éireann, for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent)
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209. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will advise on his plans for additional bus shelters in Clare to be completed by the end of 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13301/24]

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/shelters nationally.

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.

Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent)
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210. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans for a bus stop to be marked at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13302/24]

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/shelters nationally.

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.

Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent)
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211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will advise on all of the bus shelters currently in County Clare, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13304/24]

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/shelters nationally.

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.

Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent)
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212. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is satisfied that all buses serving County Clare have only one wheelchair space and therefore cannot accommodate multiple passengers in wheelchairs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13318/24]

Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent)
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213. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the minimum dimensions that TFI buses must have for wheelchair bays; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13320/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 212 and 213 together.

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 the provision of public transport infrastructure as well as the provision of an accessible, integrated public transport system for all users. This includes the purchase of buses for state subvented public transport services, such as as those referred to by the Deputy. The NTA works with the relevant public transport companies, as appropriate.

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