Mark Wall (Kildare South, Labour)
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304. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the upgrading of the Waterford to Dublin train line to advance the proposed increased train service to Carlow and Athy train stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17043/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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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.

Under the Programme for Government, the Department will work collaboratively with operators to act on the recommendations from the All-Island Strategic Rail Review to improve connectivity across the island of Ireland. In line with this, additional track capacity, electrification, increased line speeds and new routes to enhance and develop rail services will be developed.

The issue raised by the Deputy is an operational matter for Irish Rail. Therefore, I have referred the Deputy's question to Irish Rail for direct response.

Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.