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Thursday, 3 November 2005

5:00 pm

Photo of Seán Ó FearghaílSeán Ó Fearghaíl (Kildare South, Fianna Fail)
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Question 143: To ask the Minister for Transport the projected timescale under which an upgrade of the rail service to Athy, County Kildare, as a full commuter service is envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32095/05]

Photo of Martin CullenMartin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The scheduling of rail services is an operational matter for Irish Rail. However, I have been informed by the company that in December 2004, in response to the growing commuter demand from Athy and Carlow, an additional later evening peak commuter service departing Dublin at 19.45 was introduced. Irish Rail is also examining the possibility of providing an additional morning peak commuter train from March 2006, which would arrive at Heuston shortly after 08.30. This will close the substantial gap in the morning train service from Athy and offer a second peak commuter service.

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