Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 October 2024
57. Deputy Claire Kerrane asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 51 of 17 October 2024, the total funding allocated to Local Link on its own in 2024 and for 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43391/24]
View answerMy Department is strongly committed to improving public transport services in rural areas and to piloting new transport initiatives for people of all ages and abilities living there.
My Department and the NTA are supporting this by providing increased funding for enhancing TFI Local Link services, for both regular "timetabled" services, and "door-to-door" demand responsive services as well. There has been a substantial increase in funding allocated for Local Link services since 2016, going from €12.2 million in 2016 to €57m in 2024. A total funding package of €652m has been provided for PSO and Local Link Services in 2025. The specific allocation for Local Link from this package will be finalised as part of the 2025 Revised Estimates Volume (REV) process. The 2025 REV will be published in the coming months.
