Martin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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29. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department will look into increasing parking spaces at train stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22472/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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As Minister of Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network, including parking spaces at train stations, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance.

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

Aindrias Moynihan (Cork North-West, Fianna Fail)
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30. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for the provision of increased frequency of the train service from Mallow to Killarney; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22802/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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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 issue raised by the Deputy is a 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 a reply within ten working days