Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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207. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding catering on trains from Kerry to Cork/Dublin; what levels of service currently exist; what is envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56180/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As 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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally, and for decisions in relation to these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.

The issue raised by the Deputy in relation to the level of catering services available on trains from Kerry to Cork and Kerry to Dublin is an operational matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response to the Deputy.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive replies within ten working days.