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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2016

Tuesday, 26 April 2016

Questions (487)

Maureen O'Sullivan

Question:

487. Deputy Maureen O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will consider providing funding for noise control or possibly consider systems used in other countries, such as the acoustic screening of railway lines in Denmark by the state-owned Banedanmark during its noise project dating back to 1986, to accommodate residents on the extremely busy stretch of railway track between Connolly Station and East Wall Road bridge. [8342/16]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. Matters relating to noise control along railway tracks are operational issues for Iarnród Éireann and I have no function in such matters.

Noting this I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.