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Coastal Protection

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 28 September 2021

Tuesday, 28 September 2021

Questions (269)

Cormac Devlin

Question:

269. Deputy Cormac Devlin asked the Minister for Transport if he has commissioned research on the implications of climate change on the Dublin transport network, particularly the continued impact of rising sea levels on the operations of the coastal rail and DART line in Fingal, Dublin city and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown; his plans to mitigate the impact and to safeguard the continued operations of this critical piece of national infrastructure; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46703/21]

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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area in the first instance.

I understand there is a programme of studies and associated works being undertaken and funding provided to combat the effects of coastal erosion on rail. However, noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply on the implications of climate change on the Dublin transport network and mitigation plans. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
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