Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 September 2023
147. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline all of the current services linking Athlone with Tullamore, via Moate, following the withdrawal of a private service on this route earlier in the year. [41456/23]
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 TFI Local Link services.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for the rollout of new services, including in Counties Westmeath and Offaly, 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.
