Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 July 2020
222. Deputy Brendan Griffin asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will prioritise the further rolling out of the LIFT rural transport scheme further to its successful piloting in Keel and Castlemaine, County Kerry; if his officials will engage further with LocalLink organisations and relevant stakeholders in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15284/20]
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. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) which now operates under the Local Link brand.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, 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.
