Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 22 November 2017
225. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the extent to which he expects to be in a position to approve the necessary expenditure to increase the number of rail carriages serving the north County Kildare commuter routes; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [49635/17]
View answerThe National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA).
As the Deputy is aware, Iarnród Éireann is responsible for assessing rolling stock requirements for the heavy rail network in conjunction with the NTA.
Noting the responsibility of the agencies in this regard, I have referred the Deputy's question to both organisations for a more detailed reply. Please advise my office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
The deferred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
