Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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141. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the likely timeframe for the resumption of onboard catering services on the remaining Intercity rail routes. [40678/23]

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 the timeframe for the resumption of onboard catering services on the remaining Intercity rail routes is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.

Additionally, I 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.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response from the company within ten working days.