Holly Cairns
Question:157. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that a bus stop is put in place in Ballinhassig, County Cork. [28156/22]
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Questions (157, 158)
Holly Cairns
Question:158. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure the reinstatement of the east-bound bus stop on North Street, Skibbereen, County Cork. [28157/22]
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 157 and 158 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, for decisions in relation to the routes of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's questions in relation to the possible introduction of a bus stop in Ballinhassig, and the possible reinstatement of the east bound bus stop on North Street, Skibbereen, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
Question No. 158 answered with Question No. 157.