Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 July 2024
24. Deputy Jennifer Murnane O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan in County Carlow; and the date by which all bus routes under the Plan will be up and running in the county. [28315/24]
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 rollout of services under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for new and enhanced public transport services under Connecting Ireland, including services in County Carlow. 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.
