Pádraig O'Sullivan (Cork North Central, Fianna Fail)
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41. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Kerry Pike and Clogheen bus will be operational in County Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45994/24]

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 delivering the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan and New Town Services. The rollout of transport services in County Cork under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan is dependent on the Annual Estimates Process.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities for the rollout of new and enhanced services, 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.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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42. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether a bus shelter might be provided at Robertstown West, Robertstown, County Kildare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46021/24]

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.