Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 1 February 2024
189. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase the number of carriages serving the north Kildare rail commuter routes, or alternatively increasing the frequency of trains, thereby improving the service for commuters; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4880/24]
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.
The matter raised by the Deputy would appear to be an operational matter and I have forwarded the Deputy's request to the NTA for direct reply.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
