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Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022

Tuesday, 26 April 2022

Questions (118)

Aengus Ó Snodaigh

Question:

118. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport if the preferred locations for the proposed Metro North underground stations have been selected; when work will commence and be completed on these stations; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21039/22]

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Written answers

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including MetroLink.

The MetroLink project has been subject to extensive non-statutory public consultation and comprises the 19km route, including station locations, from north of Swords to the southern edge of the city centre, as outlined in the Preferred Route published by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, available here: MetroLink

MetroLink faces two imminent and important milestones in the coming months, the first being Government approval of the Preliminary Business Case in line with the requirements of the Public Spending Code.

When approved, the Railway Order application will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála. Construction will begin on the project once planning permission has been obtained.

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