Written answer
Bus Services
The Minister referred plans to expand TFI Local Link services in Cavan and Monaghan to the National Transport Authority, which oversees rural transport provision.
180. Deputy Cathy Bennett asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the local link services in counties Cavan and Monaghan. [64178/26]
Comment on this
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 TFI Local Link services. 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.