I understand that the potential for opening new railway stations, including one at Dunleer, was examined as part of the Dublin Suburban Rail Strategic Review, March 2000 commissioned by CIE and undertaken by Ove Arup consulting engineers. I am informed that the report notes that while Dunleer has potential for growth, the report indicates that the forecasted daily railway boardings for Dunleer would be modest. Nevertheless, I understand that the report recommends that the case for a new station at Dunleer should be kept under review, principally in the light of land use developments which might boost potential demand.
I am advised that Bus Éireann is currently operating a high quality, high frequency service linking Dundalk, Dunleer, Drogheda and Dublin. I understand that there are 17 departures a day between Dunleer and Dundalk and between Dunleer, Drogheda and Dublin providing connections to locations such as Dundalk Institute of Technology, Drogheda, Dublin Airport and Dublin city centre.