Robert Troy
Ceist:1455. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if every operational local link service will continue to operate in 2018. [1732/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 16 January 2018
Ceisteanna (1455, 1456)
Robert Troy
Ceist:1456. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of local link routes that are operational. [1733/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 1455 and 1456 together.
My Department provides funding for the Rural Transport Programme (RTP) to the National Transport Authority (NTA) which has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the RTP which now operates under the "Local Link" brand.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if the Deputy does not receive a response within 10 working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A.