Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 March 2023
70. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether transport hubs in towns across Ireland that allow for the integration of rail, bus, taxi and smarter travel facilities supported by RTPI signs for the public are a good idea. [15542/23]
View answerAs 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 the scheduling and timetabling of these 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 in relation to the concept of transport hubs in towns with the location of all public transport services, information on such services, smart travel links form such hubs and local facilities, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
