Written answers

Wednesday, 27 May 2020

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Rail Services Data

Photo of Catherine MurphyCatherine Murphy (Kildare North, Social Democrats)
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818. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the orders made for rolling stock, carriages and engines for Irish Rail; if no orders have been placed, the reason therefor; if orders have been placed, the number of each ordered; when the orders were confirmed; the delivery date; the individual and total costs; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [7784/20]

Photo of Shane RossShane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The procurement of rail rolling stock is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance which, in consultation with the National Transport Authority (NTA), continues to examine how best to source additional rolling stock as efficiently and effectively as possible while ensuring value for money for the taxpayer.

As the Deputy may be aware, I announced last year the Government's approval for the NTA and Iarnród Éireann to proceed with the proposed purchase of 41 additional InterCity Railcars to increase capacity across the Greater Dublin Area rail network. This additional stock will cost approximately €150 million with delivery originally scheduled to commence from Q4 2021 onwards.

Noting the statutory responsibility of the agencies, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply and further details on the issues raised. Please advise my office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

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