Robert Troy (Longford-Westmeath, Fianna Fail)
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274. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered alternatives such as fully electric trains to a dual diesel and electric DART system on the northern line. [43105/18]

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 in the Greater Dublin Area, including the provision of DART fleet as referred to by the Deputy.

Noting the NTA's responsibilities on the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.