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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 April 2019

Tuesday, 2 April 2019

Ceisteanna (49)

Peter Burke

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49. Deputy Peter Burke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the capital funding secured to improve the Mullingar to Dublin rail service in terms of additional carriages and extra journeys due to the continuous issues being experienced by passengers; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15125/19]

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As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has a statutory responsibility for the provision of rail infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, into which the rail service about which the Deputy is asking operates).

In view of the NTA's responsibility in these matters, 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 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 42A
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