Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 March 2024
181. Deputy Violet-Anne Wynne asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the PSO funding required for the procurement of a service (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [10446/24]
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, the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan and the development of New Town Services.
The development of the Ennis new town public transport service is a part of the wider NTA Town Services programme and is dependent on the annual Estimates process.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for the rollout of new services, including in Ennis, 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.
