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Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 December 2021

Thursday, 16 December 2021

Questions (216)

Bernard Durkan

Question:

216. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that during the extension of DART and or other rail services throughout north County Kildare, a special effort is made to ensure that existing roads and bridges are properly realigned in order to continue to facilitate the existing and growing population and to ensure the minimum interruption of existing services in addition to the need to ensure that road or bridge realignments do not result in the creation of unused areas which might later become the focus for criminality; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [62747/21]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the first instance, including commuter rail and the DART+ Programme which includes the extension and electrification of rail services in County Kildare.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to it for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Question No. 217 answered with Question No. 212.