Rail Network

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 June 2011

Tuesday, 28 June 2011

Questions (523)

Peter Mathews

Question:

552 Deputy Peter Mathews asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on Irish Rails decision to replace all directly employed labour in the engineering functions with British contracting firms to carry out all Irish State funded capital work; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [17122/11]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport (Deputy Leo Varadkar)

The issue raised is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann. I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within ten working days.