Rail Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 16 May 2017

Tuesday, 16 May 2017

Questions (541)

Joan Burton

Question:

541. Deputy Joan Burton asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will include the electrification of the Maynooth and Kildare rail lines as outlined in the DART expansion programme in his priorities under the mid-term review of the capital plan currently under way; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22799/17]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I will be seeking to improve the funding available for public transport in the context of the mid-term review of the Capital Plan currently under way. This will include increased funding to accelerate implementation of the DART Expansion Programme.