Cathy Bennett (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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160. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of instances in 2024 whereby Bus Éireann's Expressway 32 route did not depart on time from Monaghan town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2394/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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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.

Further, Bus Éireann's Expressway services, including route 32, is a commercial bus service and responsibility for the operation of the service is a matter for the company. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to Bus Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Ryan O'Meara (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)
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161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will engage with Bus Éireann and request a review of the decision to remove the mid-afternoon 332, Limerick to Cashel via Newport bus service; if he will query with Bus Éireann the rationale behind this decision; the efforts it has made and plan to make in the future to address this schedule gap; if he will request further information from Bus Éireann on future service plans for the Newport area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2401/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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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 query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Bus Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.