Written answers

Thursday, 19 January 2023

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Rail Network

Photo of Thomas GouldThomas Gould (Cork North Central, Sinn Fein)
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92. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the provision of refreshments on trains. [2357/23]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon 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 the status of catering services on board Iarnród Éireann intercity rail services is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.

I also understand that many of the stations on the Intercity network have existing retail / catering facilities available for customers, and Iarnród Éireann have advised that they will work with CIÉ Property in the interim period to further enhance, where possible, station-based retail and catering options for customers while also working towards the resumption of on-board catering as soon as possible.

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