Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The Minister read the details in response to an earlier question. They conform to my knowledge. I hope he will have the hybrid diesel electric trains in service by 2022. That is hugely important, as it will be transformational in passengers travelling to and from places such as Drogheda. Approximately 1,200 passengers per day use the rail service between Drogheda and Dublin. As each of the trains will carry at least 1,000 passengers, there is no doubt that there will be a huge transformational effect on the commuter network.

I acknowledge the Minister is fast-tracking this so we do not have to wait ten years for electrification.