Written answers

Tuesday, 10 November 2020

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Bus Services

Photo of Jennifer WhitmoreJennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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268. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 54 on 13 October 2020, the breakdown of funding allocated to each LocalLink route in County Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34864/20]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.

As I explained to the Deputy in my reply to her Question No. 54 (ref 29647) on 13 October 2020, it is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme which operates under the Local Link brand.

That is why I forwarded the Deputy's Question of 13 October to the NTA for direct reply. I understand that the NTA replied to the Deputy on 14 October 2020.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have referred your further Question to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

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