Imelda Munster (Louth, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

We are all aware of the deficit in railway infrastructure and services. Given that the NTA is responsible for public infrastructure, does it have clout when it comes to drawing up the national development plan, NDP? For example, does it have a say in what goes into the plan as part of its function in devising a long-term strategy for public transport throughout the State or is does the Government ultimately make such decisions?