Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 23 September 2020
50. Deputy Niamh Smyth asked the Minister for Transport if discussions have taken place on providing funding for a feasibility study of the Navan to Kingscourt railway line; if the matter will be given consideration; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16585/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraNo, I have not had any such discussions although I am meeting with the Deputy on this topic and very much look forward to hearing her views.
I am informed that Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) has no current plans to reopen this line, nor to undertake a feasibility study at this time. I am also informed that a potential re-opening of the line does not feature in the relevant Regional Spatial and Economic Strategies.
The issue of a potential extension of the existing Dunboyne/M3 Parkway line to Navan was considered by the National Transport Authority (NTA) during its development of the statutory Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016 to 2035. This issue remains under review and will be specifically considered again as part of the statutory review of the current Strategy. Consultation on a revised Strategy will commence next year.
