Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 May 2022
217. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has looked at increasing the frequency of train journeys on the Midleton to Cork line and the Cobh to Cork line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [24296/22]
View answerAs the 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 conjunction with the relevant transport operators, in this case Iarnród Éireann.
Therefore, I have forwarded the Deputy's query in relation to increasing the number of train journeys on the Midleton to Cork and Cobh to Cork lines to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
