Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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164. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of rail projects (details supplied) in County Mayo; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2686/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network including the projects referred to by the Deputy is a matter for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) in the first instance.

Noting its responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to IÉ for a direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Alan Dillon (Mayo, Fine Gael)
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165. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the process for creating a new rail spur adjacent to an existing railway for private companies wishing to use rail for freight purposes; if policies are in place as part of the Rail Freight 2040 Strategy to encourage increased direct access to the rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2687/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The development of the rail network and the use of same by private companies for freight purposes is a matter in the first instance for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ). 

Noting its responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to IÉ for a direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.