Public Transport

Thursday, 2 July 2026

Questions (235, 238, 239, 241)

Pa Daly

Question:

235. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the cost to hire an additional FTE train driver broken down by cap ex and op ex funding on public transport. [50707/26]

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238. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the detailed breakdown of the number of train drivers hired on public transport in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form. [50718/26]

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Pa Daly

Question:

239. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the funding allocated to employ train drivers on public transport in each of the years 2020 to date, in tabular form. [50719/26]

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Pa Daly

Question:

241. Deputy Pa Daly asked the Minister for Transport the estimated cost of increasing the number of Iarnród Éireann drivers by 10%, 20%, 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% respectively, in tabular form. [50721/26]

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Written answers

Minister for Transport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 235, 238, 239 and 241 together.

As 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 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.