Dáil Éireann Debate, Monday - 11 September 2023
416. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Transport the criteria that needs to be met by LocalLink and local bus services to facilitate leap card usage; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39316/23]
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 Rural Transport Programme management, which operates under the TFI Local Link brand.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for public transport services, including the provision of TFI app and Leap card 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.
