Public Transport Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2017

Tuesday, 21 March 2017

Questions (1212)

Alan Farrell

Question:

1212. Deputy Alan Farrell asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the action he will take to improve transport services and connectivity to and from the city centre for commuters, in view of capacity issues which exist at rush hour for rail transport serving the Balbriggan, Skerries, Rush and Lusk and Donabate stations and bus services connecting these communities to the city centre and in view of the often long journey times on a number of the bus services for these localities; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13535/17]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and securing the provision of public transport services throughout the country including PSO bus services, rail services and light rail services. Iarnród Éireann is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the heavy rail network.

Noting the responsibilities of the agencies in this regard, I have forwarded your question to both the NTA and Iarnród Éireann for direct reply. Please advise my office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

The referred replies under Standing Order 42A were forwarded to the Deputy.