Michael Murphy (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)

Does Mr. Creegan think there might be merit in giving them some sort of statutory basis in the context of engaging with local authorities?

I am not sure the extent to which there is proper, meaningful engagement between the Local Link network, Bus Éireann and Irish Rail to allow Local Link services use depots and railways to create mobility hubs and maximise the impact of the services. It is a key priority for me. I will finish now.

Like other rural TDs, at a local level I deal with rural isolation and a lack of connectivity. Bus services in towns are great in the context of revitalising town centres. I will continue to champion Local Link, but there is so much more that we could do. I sense a lack of urgency within the NTA to bring Local Link to the next level. This is something I will come back to. Now that my time is up, I ask Deputy Boland to take the floor.