Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 31 January 2017
704. Deputy John Curran asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps he, his Department and the NTA need to take with a specific relevant timeline to facilitate the opening of Kishogue railway station, Lucan, County Dublin in view of the fact that the Phoenix Park tunnel has been open since November 2016; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3816/17]
View answerThe National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA). The opening of the Phoenix Park Tunnel Link in November 2016 has allowed train services on the Kildare line to directly access stations in the city centre including Connolly, Tara, Pearse and Grand Canal Dock Stations. In the initial period, peak hour services are being operated through the tunnel link. The NTA has informed me that it is hoped to extend that arrangement to include off-peak and weekend services in a second phase later this year. I understand that the NTA intends to await the introduction and bedding down of the additional off-peak and weekend services through the Phoenix Park Tunnel before undertaking a review of the likely usage of Kishogue Station in advance of the development of surrounding lands. The NTA has advised that it is likely to be end 2017 or early 2018 before this review is undertaken.
