Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 29 January 2015
194. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the position regarding the re-opening of Dunleer railway station, County Louth; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [4229/15]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and the overall funding of public transport. Matters relating to the re-opening of railway stations, such as at Dunleer, are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance.
I understand from Iarnród Éireann that there are no current plans to re-open Dunleer station and no proposal in that regard has been made to my Department. Under the current capital plan the key priority is to protect investment made to date and to maintain safety standards. This will remain the focus for the foreseeable future with existing funding levels.
