Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 14 June 2022
87. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the improvements that have been made to the frequency of rail services on non-radial routes out of Dublin in the two years since he took up office as Minister of Transport; the destinations that are served by these lines; the frequency of service on each of the lines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [30328/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs 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 period concerned in the Deputy's question coincides with a period of substantial reduction in passenger volumes as a result of the Covid-19 Pandemic. While during this period there has been no service enhancement on railway lines, pre-Covid-19 service levels been retained on all routes despite a substantial reduction in passenger volumes
The details of the destinations that are served on non-radial routes out of Dublin and the frequency of service on each of these lines are in the first instance 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 response within ten working days.
