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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 May 2021

Tuesday, 18 May 2021

Questions (271)

Martin Kenny

Question:

271. Deputy Martin Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the reason the NTA and LocalLink in counties Donegal, Sligo and Leitrim awarded recent tendered routes in County Leitrim to large bus companies that operate internationally while taking these routes away from local bus companies in County Leitrim which now face going out of business as result of losing these routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26448/21]

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As 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 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. 

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