Ryan O'Meara (Tipperary North, Fianna Fail)
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257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to consider adding an additional bus stop on the Nenagh side of Ballina, County Tipperary on the Bus Éireann Route 323, as this is the most populated area of the town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [54839/25]

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. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provisions of bus stops/shelters.

There is a commitment under the Programme for Government to ensure that public transport operators provide safe and accessible access for all passengers and a commitment to work with local authorities and national bodies to improve public transport options and infrastructure.

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.

John Connolly (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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258. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on discussions between the National Transport Authority and Bus Éireann regarding capacity improvements on routes 419 and 424 in County Galway (details supplied). [54849/25]

Jerry Buttimer (Cork South-Central, Fine Gael)
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As Minister of State at the Department of Transport with special responsibility for Rural 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 this case Bus Éireann.

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