Rail Services Provision

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 6 November 2018

Tuesday, 6 November 2018

Questions (887, 888)

Frank O'Rourke

Question:

887. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made on the provision of additional capacity on the Kildare rail line from Hazelhatch and Sallins to Dublin; if additional carriages have been ordered for this service; when it is anticipated these new carriages will be put into use; if consideration has been given to the redeployment of pre-used carriages for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45121/18]

Frank O'Rourke

Question:

888. Deputy Frank O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the progress made on the provision of additional capacity on the Kildare rail line from Maynooth to Dublin; if additional carriages have been ordered for this service; when it is anticipated these new carriages will be put into use; if consideration has been given to the redeployment of pre-used carriages for this service; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [45122/18]

Written answers

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

I propose to take Questions Nos. 887 and 888 together.

As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for ensuring the development and delivery of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, the provision of rail fleet.

In light of the NTA's responsibility on this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

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