Results 161-180 of 830 for "metro north"

Road Traffic (Amendment) Bill 2017: Second Stage (Resumed) (17 Jan 2018)

Clare Daly: ..., despite having a population of over 45,000 and being bigger than Drogheda. Instead, it relies on a private bus service and a Dublin bus service that comes nowhere near to delivering to our population. We hear a lot of talk about metro north, which has been going on for years and years, but nothing has happened. One would find it very difficult to get around if one lived in Fingal...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects Provision (17 Jan 2018)

Shane Ross: ...on the rail network in the outer parts of the Dublin metropolitan network and hinterland. The Government’s Capital Plan published in 2015 provides for investment of over €700 million to progress new Metro North. Based on the outcome of the recent Fingal/North Dublin Transport Study, the National Transport Authority has recommended that a revised metro project be selected...

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Rural and Community Development: National Planning Framework: Discussion (13 Dec 2017)

Damien English: ...and the provision of bus corridors and roads, as a city Galway will suffer. It needs that balance of investment. That is what this is about. The same applies to Cork and Dublin in the context of metro north and other projects - if we do not have sufficient people, we cannot justify the investment. I know all about this because for most of my life I have been arguing for the provision...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Traffic Management (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: ...demand.  In advance of this Luas capacity enhancement project, a complementary project to lengthen the platforms at Green Line stations has already been successfully carried out. While a longer term solution to address congestion in the greater Dublin area, the 4-year capital envelope progresses preparation of the Metro North project. Construction work on this...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (12 Dec 2017)

Shane Ross: ...including the Green Line Capacity Enhancement Project which, in addition to the recently completed Luas Cross City project, will add capacity to the light rail network in Dublin through additional and longer trams.  Funding is also being allocated to progress new Metro North and the funding required to complete this major project will be provided by the 10 year capital plan due to be...

Topical Issue Debate: Rail Network Expansion (6 Dec 2017) See 1 other result from this debate

Shane Ross: ...the kind of cheque book I would need to sort out this problem immediately. I ask him to accept that we have made serious commitments, not just in respect of the DART underground but in respect of Metro north, of which the Deputy will be aware, and the Luas which was an expensive project that will be opened this Saturday. The additional resources are committed and I do not think there...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Public Transport Provision (5 Dec 2017) See 1 other result from this answer

Catherine Murphy: 444. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if modifications to the design of metro north are being contemplated; if platform lengths are part of such modifications; the future proofing that has been considered in the context of retrofitting; if such changes are being considered; the estimated cost saving; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [51577/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (29 Nov 2017) See 2 other results from this answer

Robert Troy: 428. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the amount that has been spent on the Metro north project to date in 2017. [51014/17]

Ceisteanna - Questions - Priority Questions: Capital Expenditure Programme (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: ...the national rail network; infrastructure maintenance across the national rail network; additional Luas capacity with additional trams and longer trams on the Luas network; and continued planning and design for the new metro north. Our roads development programme will see a total of €2.4 billion invested over the next four years. The bulk of the expenditure in the programme...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (22 Nov 2017) See 1 other result from this answer

Brendan Ryan: 81. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his views on the potential impact on the future of metro north of forced dezoning of residential lands in north County Dublin, in line with the new draft national planning framework; if he has discussed this matter with Transport Infrastructure Ireland; and his further views on the future of metro north. [49345/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Capital Expenditure Programme (22 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: ...projects in our cities. - Piloting of emerging low emission technologies, particularly for buses, and also measures to encourage the transition of the national taxi fleet towards alternative fuels and technologies; - Planning and design work for new Metro North.  Budget 2018 provided a four-year capital envelope for public transport of over €2.7 billion to 2021....

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (7 Nov 2017)

Shane Ross: ...2016-2035. Indeed, the NPF includes a National Strategic Outcome to “Deliver the key public transport objectives of the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2016-2035 by investing in projects such as New Metro North, DART Expansion Programme, BusConnects in Dublin and key bus based projects in the other cities and towns”. The NTA is required under legislation...

National Planning Framework: Statements (Resumed) (26 Oct 2017)

Timmy Dooley: ...such as the second runway for Dublin Airport for which planning permission has been approved. Equally, it refers to "Enhancing land-side access and particularly in public transport terms such as through the Metro-North project in Dublin". What it does not refer to in any way is the importance of Shannon Airport in attracting foreign direct investment, FDI, and tourism to County Clare and...

National Planning Framework: Statements (Resumed) (26 Oct 2017)

Seán Canney: ...of Foynes, Cork and Galway. Foynes Port is being developed with an investment of €40 million but this will not solve anything in isolation. We need to create connectivity. In addition to building metro north, we should extend the rail network into Shannon and Knock airports in order that passengers arriving at these airports have access to a rail service that will transport...

Questions on Promised Legislation (26 Oct 2017)

Dessie Ellis: ..., traffic congestion now poses a real threat to economic development and growth. In the programme for Government, under the heading of public transport investment, works are due to commence on Metro North in 2021. The resumption of consultation has not yet begun. Will the Tánaiste outline when it will start, if it is still a priority and if the project could be delivered on a...

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Rail Network Expansion (24 Oct 2017) See 2 other results from this answer

Tommy Broughan: 322. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the funding in the capital budget 2018 earmarked for metro north; the way in which these funds will be spent in 2018; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44597/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Road Projects Status (24 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: ...Over €685 million capital investment will also be provided for additional rail infrastructure between now and 2021 to provide additional Luas capacity, improve mainline rail infrastructure and progress DART expansion and new Metro North.

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (24 Oct 2017) See 1 other result from this answer

Róisín Shortall: 347. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans with regard to the proposed connection that would allow metro north and the Luas green line south of St. Stephen's Green to run as an uninterrupted line from Estuary to Cherrywood; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [44986/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Light Rail Projects (19 Oct 2017) See 5 other results from this answer

Robert Troy: 217. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the NTA will complete the business case appraisal for the revised metro north; and if funding for the project will be contingent on the cost benefit and wider economic benefit ratios contained in the plan. [44393/17]

Written Answers — Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport: Transport Policy (19 Oct 2017)

Shane Ross: ...Area (GDA) 2016-2035 provides the overarching framework for the planning and delivery of transport infrastructure and services in the GDA over the next two decades.  The strategy proposes the new Metro North project as the optimum long term public transport solution on the Swords/airport/city centre corridor.  It does not include the Clongriffin spur to Dublin airport or...