Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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228. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport in view on the fact that Irish Rail's busiest train journey in 2015 was the Greystones to Malahide 8 a.m. service (details supplied), his plans to increase capacity for that service; his plans to upgrade the rail line from Greystones to Bray from a single track to a double track in order to improve connectivity from County Longford and County Louth to Rosslare Europort; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28855/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism & Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding for public transport. The day to day operations of our heavy rail system, including rolling stock requirements, are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in consultation with the National Transport Authority. Therefore I have forwarded your letter to Iarnród Éireann and I have asked that they respond to you within three weeks. If you do not receive a response within this timeframe please contact me again.