245. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether he will request the National Transport Authority to examine the feasibility of restoring or establishing direct weekend bus services from Belmullet and the wider Erris region to Galway, Limerick, Sligo and Dublin for third-level students, having regard to the lengthy journey times currently required, the limited transport alternatives available, and the need to ensure equal access to higher education for students living in remote rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69549/26]

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245. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether he will request the National Transport Authority to examine the feasibility of restoring or establishing direct weekend bus services from Belmullet and the wider Erris region to Galway, Limerick, Sligo and Dublin for third-level students, having regard to the lengthy journey times currently required, the limited transport alternatives available, and the need to ensure equal access to higher education for students living in remote rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69549/26]

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1. 1 October 2026

   Bus Services

   245. Deputy Paul Lawless asked the Minister for Transport whether he will request the National Transport Authority to examine the feasibility of restoring or establishing direct weekend bus services from Belmullet and the wider Erris region to Galway, Limerick, Sligo and Dublin for third-level students, having regard to the lengthy journey times currently required, the limited transport alternatives available, and the need to ensure equal access to higher education for students living in remote rural communities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [69549/26]

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