Railway Stations.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2004

Tuesday, 2 November 2004

Questions (108)

Pádraic McCormack

Question:

159 Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Transport when he expects discussions betweenhis Department and Iarnród Éireann regardingthe future development of a commuter station at Spencer Dock will be completed; the proposals he supports in relation to this development; the outstanding issues between him and Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27007/04]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Mr. Cullen)

Iarnród Éireann recently submitted to my Department a strategy document that sets out the business case for the development of a greater Dublin integrated rail network over the medium term. The strategy refers to the necessity to expand network capacity in and around Connolly Station by improving signalling capacity, platform capacity and constructing a new station in the area. The Department is in discussion with Iarnród Éireann on the detail of the strategy document and the company is to present further information in that regard.