Fergus O'Dowd
Question:668 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the progress to date on the proposal to re-open Dunleer railway station. [11991/04]
View answerTuesday, 27 April 2004
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The location of stations on the rail network is a matter for Irish Rail. The company informs me that it has examined the case for re-opening 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 only have very modest daily boardings given the population of the area. However, a new development plan has been approved for Dunleer, which involves significant population growth. While I understand that Irish Rail has not yet seen the revised development plan, the company has indicated that it is prepared to re-examine its position regarding the re-opening of the station if the plan is adopted and funding can be provided from developers.
Fergus O'Dowd
Question:669 Mr. O’Dowd asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the proposed new railway station for the north side of Drogheda. [11992/04]
View answerThe location of stations on the rail network is a matter for the board of Irish Rail. However, the company informs me it has no plan, at present, to build a second railway station in Drogheda. The company has informed me that it had some representations regarding a second station at Drogheda on the north side of the town. However, there are some concerns about the close proximity of the two stations and, in any event, a new station would have to be supported by high-density development within its immediate area.
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