Public Transport

Thursday, 18 June 2026

Ceisteanna (131)

Pa Daly

Ceist:

131. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the plans to expand town services (details supplied) throughout the State; to outline a timeline for delivery; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45501/26]

Amharc ar fhreagra

Freagraí scríofa

Minister of State at the Department of Transport

As 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 and monitoring the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, including the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan and the Town Service Programme. 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.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Orders.