Tommy Broughan (Dublin Bay North, Independent)
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587. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if the National Transport Authority plans to provide funding in 2017 to Iarnród Éireann to purchase additional DART carriages, commuter carriages or intercity carriages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28583/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area and securing the provision of public transport services throughout the country including PSO bus services, rail services and light rail services. Iarnród Éireann operates the heavy rail network and is responsible for assessing rolling stock requirements for the heavy rail network in conjunction with the NTA. Noting the responsibilities of the agencies in this regard, I have forwarded your reply to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply.  Please advise my office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.