Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

That is a decision made by the National Transport Authority rather than by the Department of Transport or the Minister, Deputy Ryan. I am sure the Deputy has raised his concerns with and given his views directly to the NTA. I am sure that if this is a matter that is important to him, Deputy Higgins is also engaged with and following up on the matter. I will ensure the National Transport Authority is aware of the concerns the Deputy has, but decisions regarding individual routes are not ones made by the Department of Transport. It is an operational decision the NTA makes in response to the level of passenger and commuter demand it believes is there.

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