Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 December 2025
287. Deputy Conor D. McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport the reason funding applications for Local Link DRT services are not being processed at present; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [71862/25]
View answerAs Minister of State at the Department of Transport with special responsibility for Rural Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to rural public transport service provision; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, including implementation of the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan. Post Budget discussions around allocating funding for the Public Service Obligation programme are ongoing, as is regular engagement between the NTA and the Transport Coordination Units on resourcing requirements.
In light of the NTA responsibilities 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.
