Written answers
Thursday, 21 March 2024
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Public Transport
Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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169. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which rural transport continues to be improved nationwide with particular reference to the provision of new routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13455/24]
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 Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan and the rollout of new Town services.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for new and enhanced public transport services in rural areas nationwide, 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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