Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2023
206. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the amount that Iarnród Éireann generated through sales of refurbishments sold on intercity rail trains in 2019; and the amount it cost Iarnród Éireann for same in 2019. [4198/23]
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 revenue generated from and the costs of the provision of catering services on board Iarnród Éireann intercity rail services is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann, and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.
I also 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.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51.
