James Browne (Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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695. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the landscaping maintenance of level crossing gates (details supplied) in County Wexford; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13084/20]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport.

As the Deputy may be aware, the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (IMMAC) provides the funding framework for the maintenance and renewal of our railway infrastructure.  Such funding is provided to the Infrastructure Manager division of Iarnród Éireann.  Accordingly, the maintenance of the rail network, including level crossings, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance.  I understand that though this line is closed to passenger and freight traffic for some years, Iarnród Éireann do retain certain obligations.

In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.