Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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290. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will take steps to ensure that bicycles can be carried on public buses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1841/25]

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 the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, including the PSO bus fleets, 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 questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.