Written answers

Thursday, 25 April 2024

Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport

Rail Network

Photo of Martin KennyMartin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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145. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the circa €2 billion investment in the DART expansion programme, including electrification of services to Drogheda, Celbridge/Hazelhatch, Maynooth and M3 Parkway, hybrid-electric fleet expansion and new interchange stations with bus, LUAS and Metro networks as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18491/24]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon 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, including 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 question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Photo of Martin KennyMartin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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146. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the park-and-ride programme serving Irish Rail, Luas and bus stations, as outlined in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18492/24]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon 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 park & ride facilities.

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.

Photo of Martin KennyMartin Kenny (Sligo-Leitrim, Sinn Fein)
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147. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the complete construction of the national train control centre as outlined on the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18493/24]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon 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, including the National Train Control Centre.

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

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