Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 2 July 2025
44. Deputy Ciarán Ahern asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide details of the funding provided by NTA to improve rail network and train connectivity in County Sligo in the years of 2023, 2024 and to date in 2025, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [36469/25]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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 this case, Irish Rail.
The issue raised by the Deputy is therefore an operational matter for Irish Rail, in conjunction with the NTA. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to them both for direct response.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
