John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

I wish to move on to another area, which is the complete underinvestment in our rail infrastructure. The Rosslare to Dublin rail line is absolutely not fit for purpose. I have raised this on a number of occasions. On a daily basis - this has been the case both pre-Covid and post Covid - six rail journeys a day stop at the train station in Wicklow town. Every morning, the 7.30 a.m. train is full to capacity, with standing room only. I have raised this time and again. We have been told that additional carriages have been ordered and that this rail line may get additional carriages. There are huge concerns about the lack of investment. From what I have heard from the NTA, there are no assurances that investment will be forthcoming to deal with the major challenges on that route. What are the plans to increase capacity and increase the frequency of the rail service on that line?