Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 10 June 2026
31. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport the level of public transport service provision currently available to villages in south Kildare with populations of fewer than 2,000 persons; the criteria used by the National Transport Authority in determining service levels; and whether any service enhancements are planned. [44242/26]
View answer33. Deputy Shónagh Ní Raghallaigh asked the Minister for Transport whether the National Transport Authority has undertaken an assessment of public transport connectivity between south Kildare and major employment centres including Naas, Newbridge and Dublin; and if he will provide details of any planned improvements arising from that assessment. [44244/26]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 31 and 33 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 NTA’s responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
