Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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179. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the proposed upgrades for the rail-line from Athenry to Galway; the time-scale in which it is intended to deliver these; the sources of funding of this proposed work national, that is, national, own funds and European Union; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15637/22]

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 National Transport Authority (NTA) has, on a non-statutory basis, responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Galway City Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Eireann, railway infrastructure.

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

Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)
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180. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when new rolling stock ordered for Iarnród Éireann will be delivered and put into service; the quantity involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15638/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Deputy may be aware, in December Government issued approval in principle for the DART+ Programme. The DART+ Programme will double the rail capacity in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA) and will be the cornerstone of rail investment in the GDA for the coming years.

Government approval permitted Iarnród Éireann to enter into a ten-year procurement framework for new DART fleet and immediately purchase 95 new units, entering into service in 2025.

This is separate to the order for 41 additional InterCity Railcars, the delivery of which will commence later this year and will allow for enhanced services across the rail network when introduced into service in 2023.