Andrew Doyle (Wicklow, Fine Gael)
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710. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if hewill outline the details regarding the slippage of land near a rail line (details supplied) in County Wicklow; to outline when the events occurred and the measures Iarnrod Eireann / Irish Rail are taking on the matter; if a permanent solution will be put in place by them to ensure the the long term use of rail services along that line; if they have met with the local authority to discuss this matter; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31641/13]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Matters relating to ongoing maintenance of rail lines including maintenance required arising from slippage of land between Bray and Greystones  Stations in County Wicklow is a day-to-day operational issue for Iarnrod Eireann in the first instance and I have no function in such matters.

Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the Chief Executive of Iarnrod Eireann for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days. For the Deputy's information I should also advise that this year €90 million is being provided by my Department to Iarnroid Eireann under the Railway Safety Programme to cover essential safety related works including embankment strengthening. The identification and prioritisation of such works is a matter for Iarnroid Eireann.

Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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711. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will request the Chief Executive Officer of Iarnród Eireann to carry out the following works at a locations (details supplied) as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31740/13]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  Matters relating to improvements at individual railway stations, including maintenance works at Howth Junction and Donaghmede stations, are day-to-day operational issues for Iarnrod Eireann in the first instance and I have no function in such matters. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the Chief Executive of Iarnrod Eireann for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.