Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)

Transport 21 includes budget provision for the implementation of metro north from the city centre to Swords via Dublin Airport, to be completed by the end of 2012. The Railway Procurement Agency completed a comprehensive and inclusive public consultation on route options for metro north last year and announced its selected route in October.

Work is under way by the RPA on the complex task of designing the detailed route and the stations that will be served. This includes engaging with stakeholders on the best design solution for Ballymun. A surface station can be provided which is safe, accessible and avoids severance. I also understand the RPA has met interested parties regarding the station design at DCU and that a programme to facilitate further consultation on their concerns has been arranged.

See this speech in context