Fergus O'Dowd
Question:833 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the progress on the proposal to reopen Dunleer railway station. [2270/04]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 27 January 2004
833 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the progress on the proposal to reopen Dunleer railway station. [2270/04]
View answerIarnród Éireann has informed me that it has examined the case for reopening Dunleer Station on a number of occasions in the past. A review of the Dublin suburban rail strategy, conducted on behalf of the company, concluded that the station would have only very modest daily boardings given the population of the area. I understand that, since the review was conducted, a new development plan has been approved for Dunleer which involves significant population growth. While I understand that Iarnród Éireann has not yet seen the revised development plan, the company has indicated that it is prepared to re- examine its position regarding the reopening of the station if the plan is adopted and funding can be provided from developers.
834 Mr. O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the progress on the proposal to build a new railway station on the north side of Drogheda. [2271/04]
View answerIarnród Éireann informs me that it had some representations regarding a second station at Drogheda on the north side of the town. The company has some concerns about the close proximity of the two stations but, in any event, a new station would have to be supported by high density development within its immediate area.