Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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191. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration has been given to options to reduce journey times between railway stations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9630/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister of Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network including the station referred to at Killarney, Co Kerry, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance.

In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if a tourism project (details supplied) will be considered on part of the rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9631/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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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 by the Deputy in relation to the possible scheduling of a steam locomotive or vintage train between Killarney and Tralee in the summer months is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.

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