Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 15 June 2021
272. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport the status of the National Transport Authority report into the Navan rail line; the date on which it will be published; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [31556/21]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, potential extension of the existing Dunboyne/M3 Parkway line to Navan was considered by the National Transport Authority (NTA) during the development of the statutory Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 to 2035. This proposal remains under review and will be specifically considered again as part of the statutory review of the current Strategy, which is currently underway by the NTA.
The review will include a comprehensive analysis of changes to population projections, development density, employment forecasts and future travel demand patterns and will be subject to a full public consultation, including the publication of all background reports and feasibility studies. That public consultation will take place later this year and I would encourage public representatives and interested citizens to participate.
