Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 June 2025
106. Deputy John Clendennen asked the Minister for Transport for an update on the development of a map displaying all public transport services, nationally and regionally, including a print version as well as an online, digital version; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34001/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, my role involves setting public transport policy and overseeing overall funding. However, I am not involved in day-to-day operations. The statutory responsibility for delivering and managing public transport services, including the publication and maintenance of network maps, rests with the National Transport Authority (NTA).
I have been informed by the NTA that they have developed a wide range of network maps that cover the public transport network, which they have published on the Transport for Ireland/TFI website.
These maps include a TFI Regional Public Transport map that displays regional bus routes, rail lines, train stations, airports, ferry ports and also included points of interest across Ireland. They have developed six city network maps covering Dublin, Cork Galway, Limerick, Waterford and Kilkenny, including the different bus and train routes for each city.
There are also maps summarising town bus services available in Cavan, Navan and Drogheda as well as Portlaoise Clonmel and Sligo areas.
I have also been advised that members of the public can obtain digital maps for individual journeys on the TFI website. These can be accessed on the journey planner section of the website by inputting the preferred route number.
The NTA have confirmed to my Department that they are currently working on an updated version of their network maps with regard public transport and hope to be in a position to publish them in the coming months.
The use of these public transport network maps forms a key part of transport planning, and work in line with the Programme for Government commitment for the improvement of transport networks countrywide, to promote increased business investment in the economy and the supply of new housing.
