Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 September 2023
110. Deputy Matt Carthy asked the Minister for Transport the reason the Local Link 171 service does not accept school transport tickets; if there are plans in place to provide for school transport tickets to be accepted on local link services when this is the most effective and appropriate means; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40151/23]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.
The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, which includes ticketing services. The NTA also has national responsibility for integrated local and rural transport, including TFI Local Link services and the rollout of services under the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility Plan. School Transport is under the remit of the Department of Education.
In light of the NTA's responsibilities, I have referred your questions to the NTA for direct reply to you. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
