Alan Kelly (Tipperary, Labour)
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25. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Iarnród Éireann plans to have fully restored catering trolley services on board all intercity rail journeys before the upcoming peak Christmas period. [48857/23]

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 status of catering services on board Iarnród Éireann rail services 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 reply within ten working days.

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.

Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)
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26. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to respond to concerns raised about the efficacy of the rail services on the northern line (details supplied); if he can engage with Irish Rail to ensure that these issues are addressed into the future; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [48904/23]

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 efficiency of Iarnród Éireann rail services on the Northern Line 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 reply within ten working days.