Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry South, Independent)
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673. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if rubber pads could be inserted alongside the railway tracks at Minish, Killarney, similar to the practice in Dublin, in order to reduce the rocking caused to cars and trucks; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [50180/13]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Iarnrod Eireann.  Noting this I have referred the Deputy’s question to Iarnrod Eireann for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.