Richard Bruton (Dublin Bay North, Fine Gael)
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250.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he is aware that the access to the Dart station in Clongriffin is continually breaking down and seriously disrupting passenger travel plans; and if he will urge the NTA to execute its plan for the facility as a matter of urgency.[35000/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including Clongriffin DART station.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter and the specific issue raised by the Deputy, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Jennifer Whitmore (Wicklow, Social Democrats)
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251.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the expected timelines of delivery of electric battery carriages and associated infrastructure in Wicklow; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[35006/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As the Deputy is aware, as Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport in Ireland, including in relation to the rail network. The National Transport Authority, or NTA, has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including through the Wicklow Capacity Enhancement Study.

Initial planning/design work is currently ongoing to establish the feasibility of operating an hourly DART service to/from Wicklow town and Dublin using battery-electric trains that could operate along the un-electrified section between Greystones and Wicklow.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in this matter and the specific issues raised by the Deputy, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.