Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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161. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the feasibility of extending the platform at Killarney Railway Station will be examined with a view to eliminating the reversal requirement and reducing stoppage times at that station; how much time such a change would reduce a commuter service between Killarney and Tralee by; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2295/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister of Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The feasibility of extending the platform at Killarney Railway Station is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance.

In view of the Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to it for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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162. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Irish Rail has minimum standards in relation to the exterior cleanliness of rolling stock; if he believes passengers should be able to look out the windows with a reasonable level of visibility; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2296/24]

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 standards of cleanliness of the exterior of carriages 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.

Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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163. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the date in Q1 2024 when on-board catering will resume on rail services out of and into County Kerry; if this will include trolley service, dining car or both; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2297/24]

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 on-board catering in county Kerry 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.