Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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463. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if all procurement of new diesel powered rail rolling stock will be hybrid in line with the vision for the long term electrification of rail services and the policy on reducing urban air pollution. [40239/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As I outlined to the Deputy in my previous reply to Dáil Question No. 1418 on 26 July, this is a matter for Iarnród Éireann.

I understand that Iarnród Éireann has replied directly to the Deputy on this matter and the position is unchanged. 

Catherine Martin (Dublin Rathdown, Green Party)
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464. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if all procurement of new rail rolling stock will provide for increased space for carriage of bicycles in line with the policy as set out in the national cycle policy framework. [40240/17]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As the Deputy is aware, Iarnród Eireann 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 responsibility of the agencies in this regard, I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply on this issue.  Please advise my office if you have not received a reply within ten working days.