Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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479. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request Iarnród Éireann to increase the number of carriages from three to four on the 06.15 train service from Cork to Dublin Heuston each weekday; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2176/16]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, Fine Gael)
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​The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann in conjunction with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Will the Deputy please advise my private office if he does not receive a response within ten working days.

Dessie Ellis (Dublin North West, Sinn Fein)
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480. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the rationale for the continued closure of the waiting rooms at Newbridge train station, County Kildare, for a number of years, given that it is a very busy station and is regularly used by persons travelling to seek hospital services in the Dublin area. [2229/16]

Paschal Donohoe (Dublin Central, 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 issues of the provision and operation of waiting rooms at rail stations are operational matters for Iarnród Éireann; I have no function in such matters.

I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann for a more detailed reply. Will he please advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 working days.