Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 9 September 2021
89. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the amount Iarnród Éireann spent on maintenance on the Dublin to Sligo rail line in each of the years of 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [41460/21]
View answer90. Deputy Denise Mitchell asked the Minister for Transport the amount Iarnród Éireann spent on maintenance the Dublin to Waterford rail line in each of the years of 2019, 2020 and to date in 2021, in tabular form. [41461/21]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 89 and 90 together.
As the Deputy may be aware, the Infrastructure Manager Multi Annual Contract (IMMAC) provides the funding framework for the protection and renewal of the railway network, including both the Dublin to Sligo and Dublin to Waterford rail lines. This is the second year of the current five year IMMAC programme, as approved by Government in 2020, and over the five years of the programme in excess of €1billion in Exchequer funding will be made available to support delivery. This funding will increase service reliability and punctuality, improve journey times and ensure continued safety of rail services.
As the operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the company for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
