Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 February 2026
403. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the reduction in carriage numbers on the 16:28 Grand Canal Dock to Hazelhatch service, which previously operated with four carriages but now operates with three; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12310/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra404. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail conducted any demand analysis prior to reducing capacity on the 16:28 Grand Canal Dock to Hazelhatch service; if he will provide details of the criteria used to justify this change; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12311/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra405. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport when Irish Rail intends to restore the previous four-carriage configuration on the 16:28 Grand Canal Dock to Hazelhatch service; if consideration will be given to increasing capacity further in light of rising passenger numbers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12312/26]
Amharc ar fhreagra406. Deputy Naoise Ó Cearúil asked the Minister for Transport the measures Irish Rail and the NTA are taking to address overcrowding on peak-time services on the Kildare commuter line, particularly the Grand Canal Dock to Hazelhatch service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12313/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 403, 404, 405 and 406 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.
