Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 June 2022
15. Deputy Mairéad Farrell asked the Minister for Transport if the bus network in Galway city will be expanded to service the upper Ballymoneen Road or the Letteragh Road, given the development in those two areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33040/22]
View answerAs the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling of those services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question regarding the possible expansion of the bus network in Galway city to service the upper Ballymoneen Road or the Letteragh Road, given the development in those two areas, to the Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
