Pearse Doherty (Donegal, Sinn Fein)
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404. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority is considering the introduction of a dedicated bus service under the LocalLink brand to service the route between Glenties and Donegal town in County Donegal; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40761/19]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme, which now operates under the Local Link brand.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, 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.