I propose to take Questions Nos. 225 and 226 together.
As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA), working with the other relevant State bodies, has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area and, on a non-statutory basis, works with relevant local authorities in planning transport strategy in the Regional cities of Cork, Galway, Limerick and Waterford.
Issues relating to the provision of car parking spaces at train stations on the heavy rail network outside of these cities are an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann which receives Exchequer funding for such works via the NTA.
In light of the role of the agencies, I have forwarded the Deputy’s questions to Iarnród Éireann and the NTA for further response on the matters raised.