Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 April 2023
180. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide information on plans to expand the Athlone town bus service to take in additional routes, given the success of the recently launched electric bus fleet. [19158/23]
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 delivering the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan and new Town Services.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for the roll-out of new services, including in county Westmeath, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply tho him. Please advise my private office if a reply is not received within ten working days.
