Barry Ward (Dún Laoghaire, Fine Gael)
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358. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 417 of 4 November 2025, the engagement he has had with Irish Rail in relation to the multiple failures on the rail network on 28 October 2025; if the reasons contingency plans failed was provided to him; the actions he will take to ensure that this does not happen again; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62084/25]

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.

My Department maintains regular communication with the state-owned transport companies, however the aspects raised by the Deputy in relation to service and contingency planning are operational matters for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the company for direct response. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.