Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 13 December 2023
38. Deputy James Lawless asked the Minister for Transport to set out the list of additional train services on the Dublin to Sligo and the Dublin to Longford lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [55610/23]
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 for decisions in relation to the routes of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.
The queries raised by the Deputy in relation to the Dublin to Sligo and Dublin to Longford lines are a matter for the NTA in conjunction with Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct response to the Deputy. Please advise my private office if you do not receive replies within ten working days.
