Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
182. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if any discussion has taken place between his Department and Irish Rail to ascertain the viability of the re-opening of the Dunleer railway station to prepare for the introduction of DART services to Drogheda in the coming years; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42334/22]
View answer183. Deputy Fergus O'Dowd asked the Minister for Transport if any discussion has taken place between his Department and Irish Rail to ascertain the viability of opening a Drogheda north railway station to prepare for the introduction of DART services to Drogheda in the coming years given the phenomenal population growth in the town and the need to reduce the significant number of commuter vehicles and the carbon footprint travelling from the north of Drogheda to the south Drogheda railway station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42335/22]
View answer184. Deputy Catherine Murphy asked the Minister for Transport if it is intended in the context of the DART+ west project to re-establish an entry point on Amiens Street to platforms five, six and seven at Connolly station. [42370/22]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 182, 183 and 184 together.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, which includes the DART+ Programme, the various projects therein and the scope of same.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputies' questions to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
