Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 231: To ask the Minister for Transport if he is satisfied that health and safety standards are fully observed throughout the commuter rail service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35444/10]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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The Railway Safety Commission (RSC) is responsible for fostering and encouraging railway safety and enforcing safety standards on the railway. Its Railway Safety Statistical Report 2009, which is available on the RSC's website, provides background statistics to a number of key performance indicators. The report indicates that Iarnród Éireann's continuing investment in assets and safety management systems is delivering significant safety benefits. The Report also confirms that Ireland generally performs well as regards rail safety performance within the EU.