Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 21 February 2019
177. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which bus and rail accommodation can be augmented throughout the north County Kildare routes serving Sallins, Celbridge, Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock with a view to ensuring adequate space for commuters on both buses and trains and compliance with health and safety standards; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [8955/19]
View answerThe National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) including, in consultation with the relevant Operators, the augmentation of bus and rail services throughout north County Kildare. The relevant Operators are obliged at all times to ensure the services provided are managed and operated safely in accordance with relevant legislation.
Noting their responsibility in the development and implementation of public transport in the GDA, I have forwarded the Deputy's query to the NTA for their consideration and direct reply. Please notify my office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.
