Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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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 has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure.

The issue raised by the Deputy in relation to funding allocation for extra trains is a matter for the NTA in conjunction with Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA and Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy.

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

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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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 question in relation to providing funding for an extra train on the Kildare routes via Adamstown to Dublin city centre at peak times in the morning and evening, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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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 question asking whether the NTA requested funding for an extra train on the Kildare route via Adamstown to Dublin city centre, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.