Léim ar aghaidh chuig an bpríomhábhar
Gnáthamharc

Bus Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 February 2023

Wednesday, 15 February 2023

Ceisteanna (58)

Jackie Cahill

Ceist:

58. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport the NTA's plans to roll out a permanent bus service in Clonmel town; the rationale behind the route and stops decided for the temporary service, given it differs from the previous local service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7469/23]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

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 delivering the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, which is a major national public transport initiative with the aim of increasing public transport connectivity, particularly for people living outside the major cities and towns.

In light of the NTA's responsibilities for the rollout of services under the Connecting Ireland, 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.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
Barr
Roinn