Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 26 April 2022
434. Deputy Aengus Ó Snodaigh asked the Minister for Transport the discussion that he has had with Iarnród Éireann in relation to the planed disposal of lands in the CIE works to facilitate an ambitious plan for a new town between Inchicore and Ballyfermot; and if he has encouraged CIE to proceed with same; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21037/22]
View answerMy Department receives regular updates from CIÉ on all policy matters, including CIÉ property. CIÉ has been engaging with the Land Development Agency prior to, and since the publication of the Government's Housing for All Strategy (HfA) and has a proven track record in respect of the release of operationally surplus lands for development.
As the Deputy will be aware, Inchicore Works was one of four proposed CIÉ locations identified in the HfA strategy. As the matter of its land holdings is, in the first instance, a matter for CIÉ, I have forwarded the Deputy's question to the company for co-ordination with Iarnród Éireann and direct reply.
Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
