Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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200. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the 7 a.m. train from Dublin to Cork which goes through Thurles; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28106/20]

Jackie Cahill (Tipperary, Fianna Fail)
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201. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to increase trains from Thurles to Cork; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28107/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 200 and 201 together.

As the Minister for Transport, 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 issue raised is a matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA), in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, and I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the NTA for direct reply.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.