Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)

I thank the Ceann Comhairle for affording me the opportunity to raise this matter. The issue affecting my constituents and many others in the commuter belt in the greater Dublin area is the serious and ongoing problem of overcrowding on commuter trains to and from Sallins, Hazelhatch, Kilcock, Maynooth and Leixlip and the city. Passengers more often than not must remain standing for the entire journey, with consequent health and safety implications, and there is a need for the Minister for Transport to issue instructions to increase the frequency of the service. I am glad to acknowledge the presence of the Minister in the House.

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