Dominic Hannigan (Meath East, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the occupancy rates at the car parks of the train stations in counties Meath and Louth; the individual pricing structure for each station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42518/12]

Dominic Hannigan (Meath East, Labour)
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To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he expects the Irish Rail review of car parking charges at train stations to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42519/12]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 268 and 269 together.

The management of car parks at train stations is a matter for Irish Rail. I have, however, on foot of representations from a number of Deputies and based on my own experience as a Deputy in a commuter area, raised certain concerns recently regarding car-parking charges policy with both the Chairman and Chief Executive of Irish Rail.  I have asked Irish Rail to review the current policy and assess the current pricing regime on the basis that a lower charge may encourage more commuters to use the car parks.  A response from Irish Rail is awaited.

I have also referred the Deputy's specific questions to the company for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.