Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

I expect to hear of progress regarding decisions on the work done by Iarnród Éireann regarding feasibility. I have already provided substantial funding for the station. We all agree that we urgently need the station in Dublin. Deputy Olivia Mitchell has spoken on the issue several times. I hope Iarnród Éireann will come to a conclusion on the sites it is currently considering.

With regard to the line from Clonsilla to Dunboyne, I am pleased that both Meath and Fingal local authorities are working with Iarnród Éireann on the issue. They do not have plans at present, but I take the Deputy's point. Navan is an important area and there is no doubt there will be continued growth there. Continued investment in connectivity into Dublin from Navan will probably be required. However, we must start somewhere. We are currently looking at the Dunboyne route being agreed. Clearly there is a logic to follow on from that. I do not deny that, but all things are not immediately possible.

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