Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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199. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount expended by Irish Rail on private bus transfers when commuter train services were not fully available; the amount expended when DART services were not available in the past five years to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48723/18]

Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount expended by Irish Rail on Dublin Bus transfers when commuter train services were not fully available; the amount expended by Irish Rail on Dublin Bus transfers when DART train services were not fully available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48724/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 199 and 200 together.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  However, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. 

The issues raised are operational matters for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded your questions to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.