Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 21 June 2023
68. Deputy Paul Murphy asked the Minister for Transport what percentage of currently rolled out Connecting Ireland and Local Link routes are operated by private and publicly owned operators, respectively; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30129/23]
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 and the rollout of services under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for TFI Local Link and Connecting Ireland services, 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.
