Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
266. Deputy Patrick Costello asked the Minister for Transport the timeline for when the Cabra and Kylemore Road Dart stations, included in the GDA Transport Strategy, will begin design work; and when they are planned to be constructed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12971/23]
View answerAs 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, including the DART+ Programme.
The Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2042 was published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in January 2023. The strategy commits to the development of a number of new rail stations, including stations at Cabra and Kylemore Road in Ballyfermot.
Earlier this month, the Government gave Decision Gate 1 approval under the Public Spending Code to DART+ South West, allowing the project to enter the planning system. While a station at Kylemore Road is outside the scope of the DART+ South West project, the design of the project has future-proofed its layout to allow the addition of a new station at this location. The NTA has provided funding to Iarnród Éireann this year to commence the preparation of designs and planning for the Kylemore Road station.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply in relation to specific issues raised. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
