The Irish Rail timetable changes have been an unmitigated disaster. On the northern line, trains are delayed. When you eventually get on the train, as I did this morning, it can be delayed for seven or eight minutes. This morning, we waited outside Connolly Station and the train itself was dangerously overcrowded. There is a massive gap in the morning schedule, leading to overcrowded trains, frustrated commuters and overcrowded platforms that are dangerous for commuters, other passengers and staff of Irish Rail. I have raised this matter directly with the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, but he appears to be asleep at the wheel, not interested or not able to deal with it. We require an intervention. We need to go back to the original timetable or make a change to the new one that works for commuters. I had an email from one of my constituents this morning in which she told me the train was so badly overcrowded that she had to sit on the ground for fear she would faint. That was before her day's work. It will be every bit as bad for her going home this evening. Can the Minister please ensure the Minister for Transport intervenes and takes some meaningful action on behalf of commuters?

I thank the Deputy. I am aware of the changes that have taken place on the northern line and their impacts on commuters. My understanding is that these are on foot of a change that we all want to see as positive, that being to ensure an hourly Enterprise service between Belfast and Dublin. That is something we all agree on, but a measure like that should not be taken at the expense of commuters. I have spoken to the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, about this particular issue. I spent all my life before having this job on public transport and I know that three or four minutes can make a big difference. If there is half-hour gap, it is even bigger. Therefore, my colleague the Minister of State, Joe O'Brien, and I will continue to engage with the Minister for Transport, Deputy Ryan, on this issue.