Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 May 2024
198. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport to provide a timeline for release of the Killucan-Rathwire and Kinnegad area transport environs study; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [22645/24]
View answerAs Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and stations on the network, including the former station at Killucan, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance.
In 2023, my Department made funding available to Iarnród Éireann to allow it undertake a ‘Killucan-Rathwire and Kinnegad Area Transport Environs Study’. The wide geographic scope of the environs study will help ensure that the optimal location for any future potential train station in the area is identified with respect to population, transport demand and proximity to the existing network.
Noting Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter and the specific issues raised by the Deputy, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the Iarnród Éireann for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
