Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 April 2019
186. Deputy Eugene Murphy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the LocalLink transport service can be used to transport primary and secondary school students to and from their destinations. [16977/19]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport 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. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme which now operates under the Local Link brand.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's Question to the NTA for direct reply in relation to Local Link services. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
I would like to advise the Deputy that matters relating to the School Transport Scheme come under the remit of the Minister for Education and Skills.
