Rail Services

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 10 November 2016

Thursday, 10 November 2016

Questions (321)

John McGuinness

Question:

321. Deputy John McGuinness asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the number of high outpost ballast system, HOBS, trains operated by Iarnród Éireann; the cost of each HOBS train and the year purchased; if contracts are in place with private companies to discharge ballast throughout the rail network; the value of the contracts; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34380/16]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The issue raised is a matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply.

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

The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.