Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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346. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide the most up-to-date performance statistics for the E1 bus service. [61963/25]

Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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347. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide the most up-to-date performance statistics for the E1 bus service (details supplied); to provide the data sets by month from the launch of the E1 to the latest month available; and to provide the same series for the former Route 145 for a comparable monthly period immediately prior to its replacement, so that a direct comparison can be made. [61964/25]

Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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348. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide the most up-to-date performance statistics for the E2 bus service (details supplied); to provide the data sets by month from the launch of the E2 to the latest month available; to provide the same series for the former Route 46A for a comparable monthly period immediately prior to its replacement, so that a direct comparison can be made; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61965/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 346, 347 and 348 together.

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.

The performance of all public transport operators is monitored by the NTA as part of the contractual arrangements in place between it and the operators. These contractual arrangements allow for not just the monitoring of performance by the NTA and the publication by it of annual performance reports, but importantly, the contracts also allow for the imposition of financial penalties where performance does not meet the required standard.

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

John Paul O'Shea (Cork North-West, Fine Gael)
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349. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the reorganised route 233N Macroom to Cork city bus service as part of the Connecting for Ireland Rural Mobility Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61972/25]

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 rural public transport service provision; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. In light of the NTA responsibilities 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.

John Paul O'Shea (Cork North-West, Fine Gael)
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350. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the reorganised route 233C Macroom to Cork city bus service as part of the Connecting for Ireland Rural Mobility Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61973/25]

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 rural public transport service provision; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. In light of the NTA responsibilities 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.

John Paul O'Shea (Cork North-West, Fine Gael)
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351. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the reorganised route 233S Macroom to Cork city bus service as part of the Connecting for Ireland Rural Mobility Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61974/25]

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 rural public transport service provision; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. In light of the NTA responsibilities 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.

John Paul O'Shea (Cork North-West, Fine Gael)
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352. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the reorganised route 256 Macroom to Bantry bus service as part of the Connecting for Ireland Rural Mobility Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [61975/25]

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 rural public transport service provision; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. In light of the NTA responsibilities 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.