Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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601. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of new carriages Iarnród Éireann is buying for its fleet; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39218/17]

Michael Fitzmaurice (Roscommon-Galway, Independent)
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602. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if Iarnród Éireann is refurbishing 28 train carriages; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39219/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 601 and 602 together.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and for overall funding in relation to public transport.  Iarnród Éireann operates the heavy rail network and is responsible for assessing rolling stock requirements for the heavy rail network in conjunction with the National Transport Authority.

Noting the responsibilities of the agencies in this regard, I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply.  Please advise my office if you have not received a reply within 10 working days.