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Videos circulating online today show huge queues for the DART in Howth as thousands headed to the coast during the warm weather, with public transport struggling to cope with demand…With Iarnród Éireann regularly carrying out line closures during busy weekends and Bank Holidays, is it time to reassess how rail services are scheduled and managed to better accommodate surging passenger demand?Joining guest host Anna Daly to discuss is Barry Kenny from Irish Rail, as well as listeners.

Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager at Irish Rail

For this week's Ask the Expert, Andrea is joined by Barry Kenny from Irish Rail to answer any of your train-related questions!

Barry Kenny, Irish Rail, discusses the temporary train station being planned for Adare village for the Ryder Cup.

Once again, public transport options are limited for the bank holiday weekend. For DART users, there will be no dart from Connollly to Malahide to Howth, with a number of stations closed, and no additional buses being put on…Do these closures impact your weekend plans?Joining Andrea to discuss is Social Democrats TD for Dublin Bay North Cian O'Callaghan, Alex Garvey, Committee member of Dublin Commuters, Barry Kenny from Irish Rail and listeners.

Irish Rail offers passengers a flexible ticket option, allowing them to change their booking up to one hour before departure. However, one traveler was left extremely frustrated after being denied boarding a train to Cork, despite arriving just one minute after missing his original service.So, are these flexi-tickets worth the money, and are they even flexible?Andrea is joined by Barry Kenny, Head of Communications with Irish Rail, Lochlann Gallagher, Chair of the Galway Commuters Coalition and listeners.

Yesterday, Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien TD met with stakeholders across the transport sector to discuss both short and long-term solutions to congestion in the Greater Dublin Area. Anton discusses this further with Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager, Iarnród Éireann.

Yesterday, Minister for Transport, Darragh O'Brien TD met with stakeholders across the transport sector to discuss both short and long-term solutions to congestion in the Greater Dublin Area. Anton discusses this further with Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager, Iarnród Éireann.

Barry Kenny, Iarnród Eireann, discusses the disruption of the Dart services from Connolly station to Dun Laoghaire.

Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail

Iarnród Éireann has paid out almost €150,000 in compensation to passengers in the first 10 months of 2024 alone due to issues such as late trains, rude staff, cancellations or cleanliness issues.Joining Shane to discuss this is Barry Kenny, Head of Communications with Irish Rail and Cynthia Ní Mhurchú, European Transport Committee MEP, who obtained these figures.

The Minister for Transport Darragh O'Brien has said he would rather invest the money that could be spent on train catering carts on new transport lines, querying Irish Rail's stated cost of around €2 million for bringing back the tea trolley on the Belfast and Cork lines after Covid.Should the tea trolley be rolled out across the country once again?Joining Shane to discuss this is Newstalk's own Shane Beatty and Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail.

Jerry spoke to Barry Kenny of Irish Rail about the news that Kerry route rail journeys have hit a new record high.

After week one of cheating on and off the ice, what are the big stories of week two of the Winter Olympics?Joining Ciara and Shane to discuss is Barry Kenny, Communications Manager with Iarnród Éireann, and Olympics superfan!Image: Reuters

Now it's time to look over to Milano Cortina to catch up with the Winter Olympics. We have plenty to chat about between sports and scandal.Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail and Olympics superfan, joined Shane to discuss

Has your train line been closed for a few months? Or maybe there's a new one due to open near you and you're wondering when?Joining Andrea to answer all your rail-related questions was Barry Kenny of Irish Rail.

As day three of the Winter Olympics is well underway and Shane was joined by Barry Kenny, Head of Communications with Irish Rail to give us an insight for all the events that we can look forward to in the week ahead.

Blake Boland, spokesperson for Dublin Bus and Barry Kenny of Irish Rail

Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications with Iarnród Éireann, on safety advice issued following near misses between trains and staff working on railway lines.

Joining Sean Defoe to go through the main stories from the Saturday papers is Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnród Eireann; Valerie Cox, author & journalist; Fergus Finlay, columnist with the Irish Examiner & Former CEO of Barnardos; and Louisa Meehan of Woodview.

It's Christmas Eve, which means many people will be packing up and travelling to see family and friends for the Christmas break. But what details do you need to know before you go? Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager, Iarnród Éireann and Graeme McQueen, DAA Media Relations Manager joined Jonathan Healy on Newstalk Breakfast this morning.

Today is one of the busiest days of the year for people travelling home for Christmas. For the latest Graeme McQueen, Media Manager, Dublin Airport Authority, Barry Kenny from Irish Rail and Bus Eireann's Head of Corporate Affairs and Communications, Mark Mulqueen.

Irish Rail's Christmas schedule adds late night services for revellers.Irish Rail will operate on a reduced schedule from Christmas Eve to New Year's Day, some extra services have been added for this weekend for any Christmas party goers.The question is: should late night services be run all year?Joining Ciara Doherty to discuss is Ray O'Donoghue, Dublin's night-time economy advisor, Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnrod Eireann and Feljin Jose Dublin City Councillor for Phibsborough, Glasnevin, Drumcondra, Cabra and Ashtown, Green Party Spokesperson for Transport.

Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnród Eireann, outlines train and DART time changes over the Christmas period.

We hear from those affected across the country as well as Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail; Siobhan Wynne, Regional Manager at the ESB; David Martin of the RSA; and Blake Boland of Dublin Bus

Storm Bram is sweeping across the country today with warnings being upgraded. The public have been advised to be “very careful”.Joining Andrea to give the latest updates is Carlow Weather's Alan O'Reilly, Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager with the DAA, Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail. Listeners also join to give their experiences so far…

Irish rail works will impact Heuston routes and Dun Laoghaire to Greystones this weekend .We get the detail of the rail works with Barry Kenny, Communications Manager with Iarnród Éireann.

Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail

Barry Kenny of Irish Rail, involved in works between Mallow and Cork, explains why the Mallow to Tralee rail line is not included on the programme of works.

Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail

Barry Kenny from Irish Rail outlined the changes to rail timetables and travel times, that will increase the commuter belt around Dublin.To catch the full conversation, press the play button on this page.

Sinn Féin TD Louise O'Reilly shared her experience of public transport on social media - criticising how overcrowded her train was, to the point of being dangerous.How widespread of a problem is this in public transport, and do we need to tackle overcrowding?Louise joins Kieran, as well as Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnród Éireann, to discuss.

The National Transport Authority are being questioned on when they will reinstate catering services on all Irish Rail intercity routes. The service, which was suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic, has not yet been fully restored.Senator Mark Duffy has called for this service to be reinstated saying “Passengers travelling long distances across the country deserve basic amenities, and catering should not be regarded as a luxury and is seen as a standard service on rail across Europe.”We want to know, how has your experience with Irish rail been recently? Were you recently on a train where you didn't receive any food or drink?Joining Andrea to discuss is Chair of Galway Commuters Coalition, Lochlann Gallagher, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail, Barry Kenny and listeners.

When travelling, whether it is by bus, train or plane, there is nothing more annoying than listening to someone else's music or podcast.Last week, Irish Rail announced that they would fine €100 to anyone playing loud music in a new campaign to highlight poor travel etiquette.How do you feel about people playing music out loud on public transport?Joining Andrea to discuss is Communications Manager with Irish Rail, Barry Kenny, Managing Director, Freedom Travel & Solo Travel, Ciara Mooney and listeners.

Thousands of Oasis fans are set to flood into Dublin this weekend as Croke Park plays host to their two long-awaited concerts. With demand for travel to the capital surging, Irish Rail has announced extra Intercity services to accommodate the crowds, urging passengers to book early. We get the details from Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager, Iarnród Éireann.

Barry Kenny, Head of Communications for Iarnród Éireann, discusses the introduction of the first new DART Station in 15 years.

Barry Kenny, we know him from his job in Irish Rail but in his spare time he also likes to holiday by rail and Melanie May, Travel Writer and broadcaster

Jerry spoke to Barry Kenny, corporate communications manager with Íarnród Éireann.

A surge in antisocial behaviour such as drinking, assaults, and drug use on public transport has left some Irish Rail staff afraid to work. How can we solve the issue?Joining Kieran to discuss is Suzanne Armstrong, Dublin Bus driver, Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Irish Rail and Andrew Quigley, SIPTU Organiser.

There have been calls for extra rail services for hurling fans travelling to the Tipperary v Cork All-Ireland Final. Will there be extra services? We asked Barry Kenny, Chief Communications Manager at Iarnrod Eireann.

Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager with Iarnród Éireann, discusses the train services for the Cork v Tipperary final in Croke Park on Sunday week.

Barry Kenny, Corporate Communications Manager at Iarnród Éireann and Ger Carthy, Independent Councillor and Cathaoirleach of Rosslare Municipal District, discuss Stena Line's decision to scrap its Rosslare-Cherbourg route.

Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications for Iarnród Éireann and Rosslare Europort, and Eoghan Corry, travel journalist and editor of TravelExtra, join Jonathan Healy to discuss the rather suprising news of Stenaline withdrawing its Rosslare to Cherbourg ferry service from the end of September this year.Listen here for all the latest.

Ireland is facing a “national emergency” in infrastructure.That's according to the Chair of the The Economic and Social Research Institute Sean O'Driscoll.Our transport, housing and water systems are all in dire need of help, and not enough action is being taken apparently.So, is it?Joining Andrea to discuss is Town Planner Derek Whyte, Barry Kenny, Corporate Comms Manager at Irish Rail, Chair of the National Water Forum Dr Matt Crowe, Architect and Environmentalist Duncan Stewart and listeners.

Six speed cameras are going to be installed at level crossings nationwide by the end of the year to stop dangerous behaviour. 30 incidents have been recorded so far this year, which include drivers speeding to try and beat the crossing gates or pedestrians trying to jump them. Drivers will now be fined €160 euro if they speed at a level crossing, and €80 if they break a red light. Barry Kenny of Irish Rail says the cameras were trialled in this county.

Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Iarnród Éireann, outlines plans to introduce Garda speed cameras at level crossing points.

Barry Kenny, Head of Corporate Communications at Irish Rail, outlines the rail fare changes impacting Dublin commuters and surrounding towns including Drogheda, Kildare, Navan and Rathdrum

Allen Parker, Chief Customer Officer with Bus Éireann, Barry Kenny, Communications Manager with Iarnród Eireann, and Graeme McQueen, Media Relations Manager with DAA, discuss the impact of the cold snap on travel.

Andrew Yates, Bus Éireann, Barry Kenny, Iarnród Eireann and Mary Considine, Shannon Airport, have the latest travel updates ahead of Christmas homecomings.