Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
246. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport if he will investigate the possibility of including the R392 in the Connecting Ireland plan by the National Transport Authority (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1464/22]
View answerWhilst as Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport, it is the National Transport Authority (NTA) that has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally.
In this role, the NTA has launched the Connecting Ireland Plan which looks to expand the public transport network and increase service levels in rural areas specifically. It is expected that an overall increase of approximately 25% in rural bus services will be delivered as part of the five-year Connecting Ireland plan. As a result, hundreds of rural villages and areas will, for the first time, be served by a viable public transport link.
The Deputy's question here would fall under the remit of the NTA. As such, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
