Dominic Hannigan (Meath East, Labour)
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1648. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has prepared costings on the amount needed to reopen the Navan, County Meath, to Drogheda, County Louth, rail line for commuters, alongside its current use for Tara Mines; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [37658/13]

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.  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), such as the opening of new rail lines, comes under the remit of the NTA.   

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