Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020
189. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when mediation will begin between the National Transport Authority and a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15007/20]
View answer190. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the procurement of nine LocalLink routes in County Clare; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15008/20]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 189 and 190 together.
As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.
It is the National Transport Authority (NTA) which 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.
Noting this, I have forward the Deputy's Questions to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
