John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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82. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on plans for the electrification of the rail service to Wicklow town; to outline plans for the development of battery charging facilities for the trains in Wicklow town; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44130/23]

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 statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including the DART+ Programme and its constituent projects.

As the Deputy may be aware, the Transport Strategy for the GDA 2022-2042 includes proposals to extend DART services beyond Greystones to Wicklow.

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.

John Brady (Wicklow, Sinn Fein)
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83. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport to provide an update on the public consultation process for the DART+ Coastal South project; if he will provide a timeframe for the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44131/23]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Deputy may be 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.