Kevin O'Keeffe
Ceist:568. Deputy Kevin O'Keeffe asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the criteria required in order to secure a Local Link bus service in a rural area in the evening time. [42033/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 16 October 2018
Ceisteanna (568)
Freagraí scríofa
As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport 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. It also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including management of the Rural Transport Programme (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 question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A
Question No. 569 answered with Question No. 566.