Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent)
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262.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the progress of the Ennis town bus service; whether his Department has released funding to ensure it moves to the next stage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33050/24]

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 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, the roll out of services under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan as well as developing new and enhanced Town bus services.

The development of the Ennis new town public transport service is a part of the wider NTA Town Services programme. The NTA transport planning team decide on the best utilisation of these funds, and the timing and prioritisation of the roll-out of services.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities for the roll out of new services, including in Ennis, 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.

Violet-Anne Wynne (Clare, Independent)
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263.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress on allowing the 336 bus route to stop within Ennis town; the reason for the delay in changing the route; the timeline for implementation of this change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33051/24]

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 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 NTA's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.