Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 October 2016
184. Deputy Colm Brophy asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he requested the National Transport Authority and Irish Rail to fund a project (details supplied) as part of their increased allocation for 2017. [32508/16]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe position regarding the opening of Kishogue Station will be reviewed by the National Transport Authority following the opening of the Phoenix Park Tunnel to passenger services, when service and usage patterns have bedded down.
Works to upgrade the Phoenix Park Tunnel to facilitate train services running from the Kildare line into Connolly, Tara, Pearse and Grand Canal Dock Stations are largely complete. It is expected that commuter rail services will begin using the Tunnel before the end of 2016. The actual service commencement date is a matter for discussion and agreement between the NTA and Iarnród Éireann.
