Ray Butler (Meath West, Fine Gael)
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Question 434: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the funding allocated for the Navan to Dublin rail link; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16545/11]

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. Following the establishment of the National Transport Authority (NTA) on December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including detailed funding arrangements, such as Phase 1 of the Navan Rail line, comes under the remit of the NTA. The legislative basis for this is Section 11 (1) (e) of the DTA Act 2008 "Principal Functions of Authority - The principal functions of the Authority are to secure the- provision of public transport infrastructure".

Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days

Olivia Mitchell (Dublin South, Fine Gael)
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Question 435: To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if, in outsourcing engineering functions previously carried out in-house, Iarnród Éireann has sought tenders in the normal way; if Irish companies are being given the opportunity to tender for this work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16584/11]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.