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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 25 January 2022

Tuesday, 25 January 2022

Questions (210, 211, 212)

James O'Connor

Question:

210. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the commencement of works for the construction of a new train platform at Kent station, Cork for the provision of additional capacity in relation to the Cork Metropolitan Area Transport Strategy; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3434/22]

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James O'Connor

Question:

211. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport the position regarding the timetable for the works in relation to the €184.7 million of European Union funding for the Mallow to Midleton and Cobh rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3435/22]

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James O'Connor

Question:

212. Deputy James O'Connor asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a timetable for the construction of the double track from Carrigtwohill to Midleton train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3436/22]

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Written answers

I propose to take Questions Nos. 210, 211 and 212 together.

As the Deputy is aware, Government approved the inclusion of Phase 1 of the Cork Commuter Rail Programme in Ireland's National Recovery & Resilience Plan. Inclusion in the Plan means the projects referred to by the Deputy will be largely funded through the EU's Recovery & Resilience Facility and also means that all works should be complete by 2026.

Funding for the projects will be administered by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and in view of NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to it for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.

A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51
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