Danny Healy-Rae
Question:217. Deputy Danny Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the status of the provision of additional bus service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1026/23]
View answerWednesday, 18 January 2023
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.
My Department and NTA continue to monitor and respond to the influx of refugees due to the Russia invasion of Ukraine, and are factoring in the geographical spread of Ukrainian refugees into the planning process. In order to serve a dual purpose by catering for both existing demand as well as responding to the increased pressures on services where the local population has grown in response to the humanitarian crisis, the NTA have accelerated the implementation of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, and also added additional stops, routes and services where the need has arisen.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for public transport services, including in County Kerry, 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 days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51.