Written answers
Thursday, 22 May 2025
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Rail Network
Michael Murphy (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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148. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of railway stations for which plans exist to repair out of order elevator lifts for passenger movement between platforms; if he will provide an indicative timeline in respect of each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26376/25]
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 an operational matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
Michael Murphy (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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149. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of railway stations for which plans exist to install elevator lifts for the first time for passenger movement between platforms; if he will provide an indicative timeline in respect of each project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26377/25]
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 an operational matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
Michael Murphy (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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150. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a list of intercity rail services on which catering services for passengers are currently provided; the percentage of intercity services that currently provide such services; details of intercity services where no such catering services currently exist and the reason(s) for not providing said catering services in respect of each service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26378/25]
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 questions raised by the Deputy are operational matters for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's questions to Irish Rail for direct response.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
Michael Murphy (Tipperary South, Fine Gael)
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151. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the percentage of passengers entitled to refunds owing to late or delayed train services who ultimately receive the refund; if Irish Rail believes its refund process to be user-friendly; if they will clarify the steps passengers need to follow to secure a refund when one is due; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [26379/25]
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 questions raised by the Deputy are an operational matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's questions to Irish Rail for direct response.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.
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