Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 12 November 2020
92. Deputy Verona Murphy asked the Minister for Transport the reason for the ongoing maintenance, such as weed spraying, upkeep and so on, of the currently disused Rosslare Strand-to-Waterford railway line; if his Department will agree with Iarnród Éireann to continue to maintain the line on an annual basis; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35761/20]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, rail services on this line ceased in 2010 under an agreement made between the National Transport Authority (NTA) and Iarnród Éireann. A number of improvements were made to bus services at the time to ensure continued public transport connectivity.
The agreement between NTA and Iarnród Éireann includes arrangements for ongoing maintenace on the line. Accordingly, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the NTA for direct reply.
I ask the Deputy to advise my private office if she does not receive a response within ten working days.
