Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 21 March 2023
295. Deputy Duncan Smith asked the Minister for Transport if there are plans to provide a train station in the Ballyfermot, Kylemore area on the recently approved Railway Order submission to An Bord Pleanála for the Dart+ South West, the Celbridge line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13481/23]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy is aware, the Government approved the updated Preliminary Business Case in respect of the DART+ South West project earlier this month. The project will extend DART trains from Dublin city centre to Hazelhatch and Celbridge train station, as part of the wider expansion of DART services in the coming years. Following Government approval, a Railway Order planning application for the DART+ South West project will be submitted to An Bord Pleanála by the end of March.
The Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2042 was published by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in January 2023 following my approval. The strategy commits to the development of a number of new rail stations including a station at Kylemore Road in Ballyfermot. While this station is outside the scope of the DART+ South West project, the design of the project has future-proofed its layout to allow the addition of a new station at this location. The NTA has provided funding to Iarnród Éireann this year to commence the preparation of designs and planning for the Kylemore Road station.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed response. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
