Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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257. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to request that all major upgrade capital works on the heavy rail network will in future be put out to public tender and an opportunity provided to private companies to tender for the work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6258/18]

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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure and services in the Greater Dublin Area.  In conjunction with the NTA, Iarnród Éireann operates the heavy rail network and is responsible for assessing requirements for the heavy rail network.

Noting the responsibility of the NTA and Iarnród Éireann in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA and Iarnród Éireann for a response on this matter. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.