Martin Browne (Tipperary, Sinn Fein)
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39. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the need to fund a midday service for the Ballybrophy to Limerick rail line and to tailor timetables to suit the needs of commuters. [55370/22]

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.

I am informed that the NTA is currently working with Irish Rail to consider proposals for rail improvements and that this suggestion is part of those considerations, which will be further progressed when drivers, rolling stock and funding become available.

However, ultimately the issue of funding for a midday service on the Ballybrophy to Limerick rail line is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) and I have therefore 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.