Public Transport

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 October 2020

Tuesday, 6 October 2020

Ceisteanna (200, 201)

Jackie Cahill

Ceist:

200. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport the status of the 7 a.m. train from Dublin to Cork which goes through Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28106/20]

Jackie Cahill

Ceist:

201. Deputy Jackie Cahill asked the Minister for Transport his plans to increase trains from Thurles to Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28107/20]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 201 together.

As the 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 issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51