Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The Deputy's question relates to car parking charges at railway stations in Cork. This is a day-to-day operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and not one in which I have any role.

I have, however, been informed by Iarnród Éireann that the stations at Midleton, Carrigtwohill, Glounthaune and Little Island in County Cork have car parks which are charged on the same basis as commuter stations through the Iarnród Éireann network. Cash charges of €3 per day or €10 per week are payable via the car park pay and display machines. Alternatively, customers can use the "PaybyText" system at a cost of €2 per day or €8 per week.

I will ask Iarnród Éireann to respond to the specific concerns the Deputy has about parking policy at these stations. If he does not receive a response within ten days, I would ask him to contact my private office.