Darren O'Rourke (Meath East, Sinn Fein)
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211. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the additional funding that has been provided to Local Link services to deal with the rising cost of fuel; the formula that was used to decide on allocations per service, route and company; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25504/22]

Eamon 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.

The National Transport Authority (NTA) has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme which operates under the TFI Local Link brand.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities for TFI Local Link services, including funding for the cost of fuel, I have referred your 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.