Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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193. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which the electrification of the commuter lines to Maynooth is progressing; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43428/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport in Ireland, including in relation to the rail network. The National Transport Authority, or NTA, has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the DART+ programme.

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

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport whether it is intended that the public consultation progress and hearings in respect of the electrification of the Maynooth, Kilcock, Confey, Louisa Bridge and Enfield is likely to receive any further consideration along the lines suggested by Kildare County Council and the public representatives of north Kildare in relation to the need to move to a terminus or parking complex nearer to Enfield in order to provide for a wider catchment area; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43429/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport in Ireland, including in relation to the rail network. The National Transport Authority, or NTA, has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the proposal referred to by the Deputy.

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

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is expected that work on the upgrade and extension to the Leixlip, Maynooth and Kilcock commuter rail link might commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43430/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport in Ireland, including in relation to the rail network. The National Transport Authority, or NTA, has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including any upgrades to commuter lines in County Kildare.

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

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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196. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when it is expected that work on the upgrade and extension to the Celbridge, Hazelhatch, Newbridge and Sallins commuter rail link might commence; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43431/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport in Ireland, including in relation to the rail network. The National Transport Authority, or NTA, has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including any upgrades to commuter lines in County Kildare.

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

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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197. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which trains serving north Kildare and west Dublin continue to arrive and depart on time as advertised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43432/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.

The Deputy's query in relation to the extent to which trains serving north Kildare and west Dublin continue to arrive and depart on time as advertised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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198. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration is likely to be given to the opening of any extra rail stations on the north Kildare rail commuter routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43433/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport in Ireland, including in relation to the rail network. The National Transport Authority, or NTA, has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including any proposed train stations in County Kildare.

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