Ciarán Ahern (Dublin South West, Labour)
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81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views that there is a necessity for ticket inspectors onboard trains given tickets are scanned at departure gates and exit gates in most cases; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67404/25]

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 query raised by the Deputy and fare revenue protection is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.

Ciarán Ahern (Dublin South West, Labour)
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82. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans from Irish Rail to turn off the speaker announcements at each stop on the designated quiet carriage on trains; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [67405/25]

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 query raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I have, therefore, referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.