Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 26 October 2016
178. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are issues with a lack of capacity on the DART to meet demand during peak-hour commuting periods; and if there are any plans to increase the capacity to meet unmet demand. [32310/16]
Amharc ar fhreagra179. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are issues with a lack of capacity on the Dublin northern commuter rail service to meet demand during peak hour commuting periods; and if there are any plans to increase the capacity to meet unmet demand. [32311/16]
Amharc ar fhreagra180. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are issues with a lack of capacity on the Dublin to Portlaoise commuter service rail service to meet demand during peak hour commuting periods; and if there are any plans to increase the capacity to meet unmet demand. [32312/16]
Amharc ar fhreagra181. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are issues with a lack of capacity on the Dublin to Longford commuter rail service to meet demand during peak hour commuting periods; and if there are any plans to increase the capacity to meet unmet demand. [32313/16]
Amharc ar fhreagra182. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are issues with a lack of capacity on the commuter rail service between Dublin, Dunboyne and the M3 parkway to meet demand during peak hour commuting periods; and if there are any plans to increase the capacity to meet unmet demand. [32314/16]
Amharc ar fhreagra183. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are issues with a lack of capacity on the Dublin southern commuter rail service to meet demand during peak hour commuting periods; and if there are any plans to increase the capacity to meet unmet demand. [32316/16]
Amharc ar fhreagra184. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if there are issues with a lack of capacity on the commuter rail services between Mallow, Cork, Cobh and Midleton to meet demand during peak hour commuting periods; and if there are any plans to increase the capacity to meet unmet demand. [32317/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 178 to 184, inclusive together.
As the Deputy is aware, my Department's Strategic Investment Framework for Land Transport outlines a number of key principles for land transport investment proposals. Included among these principles is the need to maintain and renew strategically important elements of the existing network, as well as the need to address current and future congestion in urban areas through for example improving public transport capacity.
There are a number of capacity enhancements planned or underway across our commuter rail network. These include the completion of the Dublin City Centre Resignalling Project, the introduction of 10-minute DART services and the introduction of additional services on the Kildare Commuter line to utilise the newly reopened Phoenix Park tunnel and bring passengers into the heart of the city. All of these capacity enhancements have been facilitated by Exchequer funding and the recently announced Budget 2017 ensures further funding is available to support these developments as they are rolled out.
In relation to the specific issues raised by the Deputy in respect of particular services, I have forwarded the Deputy's questions to the National Transport Authority for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
The referred reply under Standing Order 42A was forwarded to the Deputy.
