Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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1033. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has received briefings on rail use on the Mallow to Cork line for the past 12 months, including the need to introduce Leap card pricing. [4268/20]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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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 National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the collection and publication of statistics relating to public transport including passenger numbers. The NTA also has statutory responsibility for the regulation of fares in relation to public passenger transport services. I have not received briefings in relation to these specific matters relating to the Mallow to Cork rail line in the past 12 months.

I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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1034. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the carriages and travel times available to commuters travelling from train stations in south County Kildare. [4276/20]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.