Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
401. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport if the NTA plans to develop a new rural transport route which services Streamstown, County Westmeath; and if not, if the NTA will consider extending the 819 route to service Streamstown. [12299/26]
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 the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan. 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.
