Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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194. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport how many additional Luas carriages will be purchased in 2024; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56785/23]

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 responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the procurement of Luas carriages.

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

Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour)
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195. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of people using public transport, that is bus, Dart, Luas, train since 2019 to date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [56786/23]

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; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of public passenger transport services nationally and for the scheduling and timetabling of these services in conjunction with the relevant transport operators.

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's request in relation to the number of people using public transport, that is bus, Dart, Luas, train since 2019 to date, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.