Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 11 June 2026
167. Deputy Malcolm Byrne asked the Minister for Transport his plans to provide for rolling stock on the Dublin to Rosslare rail line to have doors that do not open where trains are longer than platforms at the stations. [44774/26]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The deployment of rolling stock on the rail network is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in consultation with the National Transport Authority (NTA).
Noting the NATA's responsibilities in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a direct, detailed response in respect of the provision of specific rolling stock. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
On the general subject of provision of rolling stock to Rosslare, a number of investment programmes are underway which will benefit the route.
Additionally, Iarnród Éireann has placed three orders of 285 electric and battery-electric carriages as part of the DART+ Fleet project. As these begin entering service in significant numbers in 2027, it will give an opportunity to use Intercity and Commuter Railcars freed up to be de deployed elsewhere on the network, including potentially on the Dublin to Rosslare rail line. Deployment decisions will be made by Iarnród Éireann in consultation with the National Transport Authority.
