Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 8 November 2023
25. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann plans to have fully restored catering trolley services on board all intercity rail journeys before the upcoming peak Christmas period. [48857/23]
View answerAs the 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 regarding the status of catering services on board Iarnród Éireann rail services is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, and I have therefore forwarded 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.
Additionally, I understand that many of the stations on the Intercity network have existing retail / catering facilities available for customers, and Iarnród Éireann have advised that they will work with CIÉ Property in the interim period to further enhance, where possible, station-based retail and catering options for customers while also working towards the resumption of on-board catering as soon as possible.
