Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 October 2022
197. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport the reason that the National Transport Authority does not have a service for students directly to Maynooth from Castleblayney or Carrickmacross; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48215/22]
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 question in relation to transport services directly to Maynooth from Castleblayney or Carrickmacross, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
