Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 March 2026
31. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Transport the balance between costs and fares to date for the rollout of the TFI Anseo project in Killarney; the amount the service generated in fares; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22922/26]
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 and the TFI Anseo pilot programme.
The NTA have advised that the pilot TFI Anseo service launched in Killarney in August, 2025. Currently the service carries upwards of 2,000 passenger journeys per week. To date fare revenues for the service in Killarney have covered approximately 12.5% of operating costs (not including overheads).
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.
