Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 June 2018
105. Deputy Eamon Ryan asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if different route alignments on the MetroLink proposal project that is in public consultation at the moment will be considered including a spur to Rathfarnham and alternative approaches to the upgrading of the green line to metro status. [25402/18]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware the National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area (GDA), including light rail. Recently the NTA and Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) launched a public consultation on the details in relation to the "Emerging Preferred Route" for the MetroLink Project, which extends between Swords and Sandyford.
The Emerging Preferred Route is the proposal which has been identified as the likely optimal scheme from a technical design perspective, without the benefit of public consultation and input. It is not a finalised and selected scheme – the final layout will only be determined after consideration and evaluation of the issues raised during the consultation process.
Following receipt of all of the submissions, the issues and concerns identified will be carefully considered by TII and the NTA in determining the final scheme proposal and a report will be prepared on the consultation process. It is envisaged that the public consultation report will be published later this year.
Noting the responsibilities of the National Transport Authority and Transport Infrastructure Ireland in this matter, I have forwarded your questions to both organisations for direct reply and further detail in relation to the question raised. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.
