Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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74. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made to date in the development and expansion of railway services essential for the transition to low or zero-carbon transport options; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11963/22]

Colm Burke (Cork North Central, Fine Gael)
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75. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made to date in the enhancing of rail services in regional cities, including commuter services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11964/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 74 and 75 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 of the development, expansion, and enhancement of railway services is a matter first and foremost for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann, and I have therefore 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.