Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 18 January 2024
153. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport if Local Link buses have permission to pick up passengers along bus routes to ensure that people do not have to drive to towns in order to access the bus; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2208/24]
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 roll-out of services under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for TFI Local Link 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.
