Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 5 October 2023
44. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide the details of the Local Link services currently available in County Cavan; if he will outline plans for additional routes or an expansion of this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41550/23]
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 delivering the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan, which is a major national public transport initiative with the aim of increasing public transport connectivity, particularly for people living outside the major cities and towns.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for the rollout of public transport services in county Cavan, 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.
