Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
201. Deputy Rose Conway-Walsh asked the Minister for Transport if his attention has been drawn to reports that there are no direct bus connections from Kiltimagh to Castlebar, Galway, or Ireland West Airport; the steps that he is taking for improvements to public transport connections for Kiltimagh; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [63958/22]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, 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 the Rural Transport Programme, which operates under the TFI Local Link brand, and the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for public transport services, including in counties Galway and Mayo, 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.
