Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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60. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the reason train station waiting rooms are closed to the public in wintertime, including at a location (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59584/22]

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 opening or closure of particular train station waiting rooms 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.

Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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61. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will report on train punctuality (details supplied) according to the existing timetable over the past six months; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [59585/22]

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 regarding train timetables and punctuality in the last six months is an operational matter for the National Transport Authority (NTA) in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann 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.