Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 May 2024
141. Deputy Pauline Tully asked the Minister for Transport the details of the Local Link services currently available in counties Cavan and Monaghan, respectively; and if there are plans for an additional route to connect Smithboro with Monaghan town. [23682/24]
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 and the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for the roll-out of services under the Connecting Ireland, including in Counties Cavan and Monaghan, 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.
