Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 29 March 2022
246. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport if he will request the National Transport Authority, NTA, to ensure a minimum level of service of three trains per day is implemented for rural train services, especially the Ballybrophy to Limerick and Limerick Junction to Waterford lines as part of its public service obligations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16415/22]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling of those services.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question in relation to ensuring a minimum level of service of three trains in rural Ireland and, in particular, the Ballybrophy to Limerick and Limerick Junction to Waterford lines, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
