Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 1 February 2017

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs

Sustaining Viable Rural Communities: Discussion (Resumed)

2:30 pm

Photo of Niamh SmythNiamh Smyth (Cavan-Monaghan, Fianna Fail)
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I asked the Minister for his view on the leaked Grant Thornton report that recommended cuts to Bus Éireann's Expressway routes, which will have a detrimental effect on counties Cavan and Monaghan, and sought a statement. He stated:

Separately to my meeting with the Company Chair, I also met with the National Transport Authority who outlined to me their powers and responsibilities in relation to the provision of public transport services. I was assured by the NTA that it will work with local communities to maintain an appropriate level of public transport connectivity in the event of any reconfiguration of existing services.

Can Ms Graham outline her vision for an appropriate service to Border areas like Cavan and Monaghan?