Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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1450. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if TII or Irish Rail has responsibility for purchasing new train engines and carriages; the way in which the process of purchasing is conducted in the context of the capital plan spending; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1712/18]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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The National Transport Authority (NTA) is responsible for the development and implementation of public transport and sustainable transport infrastructure.  Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) and Irish Rail each carry out the procurement for their own rail stock - including, as appropriate, trams, engines, railcars and carriages - subject to approval and funding for the investment from the NTA.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please advise my private office if the Deputy does not receive a reply within 10 working days.