Written answers
Thursday, 5 October 2023
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
School Transport
Matt Carthy (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein)
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40. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will ensure that Local Link services can accept school transport tickets when those services provide the most effective arrangements for pupils. [43042/23]
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 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 TFI Local Link services.
The School Transport Scheme meanwhile comes under the remit of the Minister for Education.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for Local Link services, 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.
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