Written Answers Nos. 274-284
274. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he has considered alternatives such as fully electric trains to a dual diesel and electric DART system on the northern line. [43105/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, 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, including the provision of DART fleet as referred to by the Deputy.
Noting the NTA's responsibilities on the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
275. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of the electrification of DART services to locations (details supplied); and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43106/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The NTA has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the DART Expansion Programme.
Noting the NTA's responsibility for implementation of public transport in the Greater Dublin Area, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
276. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will include new stations to provide interchange with bus, Luas and MetroLink networks further to the commitments in the national development plan regarding the DART expansion programme; and the location and expected completion dates of these new stations. [43107/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The NTA has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the provision of new stations.
Noting the NTA's responsibility for implementation of public transport in the Greater Dublin Area, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
277. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport further to Parliamentary Question No. 479 of 8 March 2018, the details of the €1.38 million spent on the development of the DART expansion programme. [43108/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. As previously advised in the Parliamentary Question referred to by the Deputy, the NTA has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the DART Expansion Programme.
Noting the NTA's responsibilities on the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
278. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation from the Exchequer and from other sources under the capital plan to the MetroLink project; the amount that has been spent to date; the expected completion date; the estimated capital cost of finishing the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43109/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra279. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation from the Exchequer and from other sources under the capital plan to the DART underground project; the amount that has been spent to date; the expected completion date; the estimated capital cost of finishing the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43110/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra280. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation from the Exchequer and from other sources under the capital plan to the DART expansion programme; the amount that has been spent to date; the expected completion date; the estimated capital cost of finishing the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43111/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra281. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation from the Exchequer and from other sources under the capital plan to the Dublin city centre resignalling programme; the amount that has been spent to date; the expected completion date; the estimated capital cost of finishing the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43112/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra282. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation from the Exchequer and from other sources under the capital plan to the reopening of the Phoenix Park tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43113/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra283. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation from the Exchequer and from other sources under the capital plan to the central traffic control centre for commuter and intercity rail; the amount that has been spent to date; the expected completion date; the estimated capital cost of finishing the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43114/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra284. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation both from the Exchequer and from other sources under the capital plan to safety and efficiency maintenance of the rail network; the amount that has been spent to date; the expected completion date; the estimated capital cost of finishing the project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43115/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra286. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation under the capital plan for the acquisition of replacement buses; the amount that has been spent; the number of buses acquired; the estimated expenditure on replacement buses over the lifetime of the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43117/18]
Amharc ar fhreagra287. Deputy Robert Troy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the allocation from the Exchequer and from other sources under the capital plan to upgrade quality bus corridors; the amount that has been spent to date; the number of bus corridors upgraded; the estimated capital expenditure to be spent over the remaining lifetime of the capital plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [43118/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraI propose to take Questions Nos. 278 to 284, inclusive, 286 and 287 together.
The National Development Plan (NDP) 2018 to 2027 will enable extensive investment across Ireland's transport sector supporting the overall development of an integrated and sustainable national public transport system.
As stated in the NDP, €8.6 billion has been indicatively allocated over the period 2018 to 2027 toward the delivery of National Strategic Outcome 4 – Sustainable Mobility, of which the following is allocated toward specific programmes as raised by the Deputy:
- BusConnects €2.4 billion
- MetroLink €3 billion
- DART Expansion €2 billion.
In addition to the above, the NDP also commits toward the construction of a new National Train Control Centre, while the Deputy is presumably aware that the Phoenix Park Tunnel project is in fact already completed and open for passenger services. I am advised that the total capital cost of the project was €13.5 million.
In relation to maintenance of the heavy rail network, my Department provides annual capital funding to Iarnród Éireann for the maintenance and renewal of the network under the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (IMMAC) which is a requirement of EU law. Details of funding provided each year is published in the Company’s Annual Report. Under the current IMMAC, which is for the period 2014-2018, a total of €737.43 million has been allocated from the Exchequer to Iarnród Éireann. A new IMMAC is currently being finalised to cover the next reporting period.
It is worth noting that as part of the annual Estimates process, the multi-annual capital allocations for Government Departments under the NDP will be reviewed and extended annually on a rolling basis to cover the coming 5-year period. This will provide Government with an annual opportunity to review the allocations in light of any implementation issues arising and/or new priorities which may emerge as the NDP is implemented.
The NDP also commits to a full mid-term review of the Plan in 2022, to allow Government to take stock of progress in terms of delivery of the planned projects and programmes, and to allow Government to review and reaffirm its investment priorities. It is envisaged that the review will be carried out in order to prepare and publish a new updated 10-year plan for public capital investment in 2023, covering the period 2023 to 2032.
Noting the NTA's responsibility for implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply in relation to the various GDA projects. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
