Mark Ward
Ceist:125. Deputy Mark Ward asked the Minister for Transport if he will provide a breakdown of the cost overrun at Kishogue train station, Lucan. [30615/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 14 June 2022
Ceisteanna (125, 313)
Eoin Ó Broin
Ceist:313. Deputy Eoin Ó Broin asked the Minister for Transport if he will report on the refurbishment works recently carried out at Kishogue train station County Dublin; if his Department intend to make funding available for the refurbishment of the station; and when the station will be open and functioning. [30437/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraFreagraí scríofa
As the Deputy may be aware, the National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area including, in consultation with Iarnród Éireann (IÉ), Kishogue station.
I am informed by the NTA that extensive work is needed by IÉ before Kishogue Station can be brought into use, including meeting present day accessibility and systems requirements which are above and beyond the original requirements. For clarity, this is not a 'cost overrun' but rather consists of station upgrading costs.
The investment will total circa €3.8 million and it is anticipated that the station will become operational for the public in 2023.