Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 18 January 2023
297. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for Transport if he will outline the plans to expand public transport provision in County Meath; the status of the Navan Rail Line plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [2395/23]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the development of the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area.
The draft Strategy recommends the development of a rail link to Navan by 2042. I understand that this rail link will utilise the old Kingscourt Line over a short distance to connect the proposed Navan Central station and a proposed Navan North station. The Strategy is subject to a formal statutory approval process and the final version is expected to be published in the near future.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the specific issue of public transport provision in County Meath, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
