Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

241. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there is a timeframe of an assessment on increasing capacity as per the Greater Dublin Area Transport Strategy 2022-2042 states in section 12.4.11 regional and intercity services that the NTA, in conjunction with Irish Rail, will undertake an assessment of the need for further infrastructural enhancements on the northern and south east lines to facilitate the combination of intercity and commuter services”; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22977/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
Link to this: Individually | In context | Oireachtas source

As Minister for Transport, 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 (GDA), including the development and implementation of theTransport Strategy for the GDA 2022-2042.

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