Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein)
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264. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the discussions he has had with Irish Rail and the NTA in relation to opening up catering services on additional routes; the progress being made in this regard; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41412/26]

Pa Daly (Kerry, Sinn Fein)
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265. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when he will direct the NTA and Irish Rail to open up catering services on additional routes. [41413/26]

Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 264 and 265 together.

As Minister of State, I have responsibility for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports; 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.