Malcolm Byrne (Wicklow-Wexford, Fianna Fail)
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256. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are plans to remove the level crossings along the Dublin-to-Rosslare rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9343/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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As the Deputy may be aware, the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (IMMAC) overseen by my Department provides the funding framework for the protection and renewal of our railway infrastructure, including level crossings across the network.

The current, extended, IMMAC programme covers the period 2020-2025 and over the six years of the programme approximately €1.6 billion in Exchequer funding will be made available to support delivery of protection and renewal works. This funding will help increase service reliability and punctuality, help improve journey times and provide for continued safety of rail services. Usage of level crossings is reviewed on an annual basis through an on-going programme of inspections.

Noting Iarnród Éireann's (IÉ) responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to IÉ for a direct reply on the specific matter raised. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.