Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 4 July 2023
200. Deputy Paul Donnelly asked the Minister for Transport if Irish Rail plans to increase the number of carriages from three to four on both the 09.33 and 17.33 Dublin Connolly to Rosslare Europort trains. [32344/23]
View answerAs the Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport; however, I am not involved in the day-to-day operations of public transport.
The deployment of new carriages is a matter in the first instance for Iarnród Éireann in consultation with the National Transport Authority (NTA), which has statutory responsibility for the development and delivery of certain public transport infrastructure, including the purchase of rolling stock. I have therefore forwarded the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
