Seán Kenny (Dublin North East, Labour)
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679. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if his Department or the National Transport Authority intends to provide funding to purchase additional carriages for the Luas; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2529/14]

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) in December 2009, the implementation and development of infrastructure projects in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including Luas light rail projects, comes within the remit of the NTA. Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.