Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 November 2020
212. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the status of the LocalLink service in counties Cavan and Monaghan; if an extension of this service is planned in the Shercock, County Monaghan area; the locations plans for extension are to be made; the details of same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36396/20]
View answerAs Minister for Transport 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. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) which 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.
