Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 17 October 2024
156. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if he will examine providing a daily rural transport link to service Streamstown, County Westmeath, as currently the 819 local link service caters for Castletown-Geoghegan; and if this service could be extended to take in Streamstown. [42197/24]
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 roll-out of services under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities for public transport services in County Westmeath, 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.
