Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 May 2023
131. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his proposals for the enhancement of rural transport throughout County Kildare, with particular reference to the interlinking of the public and private sectors where possible, and the introduction of new services to include any areas, urban or rural not served by existing areas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [20930/23]
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 TFI Local Link services, 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 Kildare, I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
