Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 16 January 2013
1155. Deputy Seán Kenny asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will contact the CEO of Iarnrod Éireann and request that works (details supplied) be carried out as soon as possible; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1379/13]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Matters relating to improvements at individual railway stations are day-to-day operational issues for Iarnród Eireann in the first instance and I have no function in such matters. In the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), funding for Public Transport infrastructure projects, such as the upgrading of rail stations referred to by the Deputy, is provided by my Department to the National Transport Authority (NTA) for allocation to projects and programmes. Noting this, I have referred the Deputy’s question to the NTA for direct reply. I ask him to advise my private office if he does not receive a reply within 10 working days.
