Holly Cairns
Ceist:191. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport if he will clarify whether the 226X service in County Cork has been reduced. [62979/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraThursday, 15 December 2022
Ceisteanna (191, 192)
Holly Cairns
Ceist:192. Deputy Holly Cairns asked the Minister for Transport the steps that he is taking to improve the 226X service in County Cork. [62980/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
I propose to take Questions Nos. 191 and 192 together.
As 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 questions in relation to the 226X service in County Cork, 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.
I am writing to you concerning the matter you raised in Parliamentary Question No. 191 and 192 on 15 December last which has been referred to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for reply. I apologise for the delay in responding. I can confirm that the 226x service is Cork has not been reduced. The 226x is a college term only service so it is operating its normal scheduled service I trust that the above clarifies the status of the 226x service.
Question No. 192 answered with Question No. 191.