Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 March 2023
69. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport if he will establish an additional hourly service on the Cork-Kinsale 226 route that does not include the airport, to facilitate local passengers and commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15511/23]
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 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 an additional hourly service on the Cork-Kinsale 226 route that does not include the airport, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
