Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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489. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he last formally met with the CEO of Íarnrod Éireann; the issues discussed; when the next meeting will take place; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43912/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I last met with the then Chairman and CEO of Iarnród Éireann on the 28th June 2017 and received an update from them on a range of issues, including the financial position of the company and engagement with the Safety Regulator. I also met with the CEO in Connolly Station on 12th September 2017. I also met with the new Chairman designate on 2nd October last. At that meeting we discussed his impending appointment as Chairman and the challenges and opportunities he envisages in that role.

I meet with the Chairs and CEOs of CIÉ and its subsidiaries on a regular basis, or as the need arises. In addition to these meetings, I am of course briefed by my Department on any relevant issues which arise during the course of normal administrative and corporate governance related contact between my Department and the companies in question.