Darren O'Rourke
Ceist:1064. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of purchasing and running one train carriage for one year. [6754/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 20 May 2020
1064. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the estimated cost of purchasing and running one train carriage for one year. [6754/20]
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 development and delivery of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann, development of the railway network including the purchase of rolling stock. In addition the NTA has statutory responsibility for securing the provision of publicly subvented public transport services across the State.
In light of the NTA's responsibility on this matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a detailed direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.