Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
282. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 183 of 23 March 2023, if the procurement plan for both an operator and associated bus stop infrastructure for a town bus service in Clonmel, County Tipperary, has been finalised; if the procurement process has been completed; if the Clonmel town bus service will begin as planned in Q4 2023; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37797/23]
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 the development of new town services.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for the rollout of services, including those in Clonmel town and the provision of bus stop infrastructure, 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.
