James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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217. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his attention has been drawn to the ongoing issues that commuters are experiencing with the reliability of the scheduled 8.20 am train ex Sallins, which is now consistently delayed by between 10-20 minutes, which not only delays passengers on that service but on many occasions results in a missed connection to the 8.35 am ex Hazelhatch service, meaning that passengers cannot travel onwards to Grand Canal Dock as planned but must terminate at Heuston; if his Department has had contact with the National Transport Authority and or Irish Rail in relation to such reliability issues; the steps that are being taken to ensure that the issues are resolved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51111/22]

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 of the reliability of specific train services is first and foremost 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.