Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 15 June 2022
5. Deputy Pat Buckley asked the Minister for Transport if the National Transport Authority will look at providing a new bus route from Youghal to Midleton train station which would service Youghal, Killeagh and Castlemartyr and increase connectivity between Youghal and Cork city via Midleton train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31045/22]
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 and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's specific question in relation to the provision of a new bus routes from Youghal to Midleton train station to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
