Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 4 July 2024
25. Deputy Cian O'Callaghan asked the Minister for Transport if he will take action ensure direct DART services to Howth, Sutton and Bayside are retained as part of the DART + Coastal North Project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28345/24]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, DART+ Coastal North is part of the overall DART+ Programme. The DART+ Coastal North project will provide for electrified DART trains between Dublin city and Drogheda and an improvement to the existing DART services between Dublin city and Howth/Malahide. The project will significantly increase the peak hourly capacity and frequency on the Northern route between Dublin city and Malahide, Howth and Drogheda.
It should be noted that an indicative service pattern is required to conduct modelling for the DART+ Coastal North project, to assess the potential level of benefits which will arise as a result of the project. The infrastructural changes proposed by DART+ Coastal North will permit both direct and shuttle services to operate from Howth. The implementation of a shuttle service is an operational matter, to be decided on in the future and implemented following the delivery of relevant infrastructure as part of the DART+ Coastl North project.
Noting the NTA's role in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed response. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
