Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

I understand that the Deputy is referring to both antisocial behaviour and accessibility issues at Clongriffin DART station. As he is aware, Clongriffin station has suffered vandalism where the station's glass facades, on the elevation over the tracks, were shattered on a number of occasions. To address this a project has commenced by Iarnród Éireann, focused on reconstructing the facades. This project, which is being funded by the NTA, will remove the shattered glass panels and replace them with newly constructed block or stone walls and architecturally designed stainless steel panels. The glazed automatic doors will also be replaced. At a cost of roughly €1.3 million, works have already started and are due to be finished by the end of the year. I am pleased that this will allow the station to be fit for function, in what is an expanding residential DART location. Passengers will also benefit from upgraded station conditions and presentation, increasing security.

The current access from the Baldoyle side of the station consists of a stairwell and lift to the elevation over the tracks. I understand that there have been complaints about its condition. As a result, discussions are taking place between Iarnród Éireann and Richmond Homes Limited, which is currently responsible for the assets, in relation to their improvement and transfer to Iarnród Éireann. I hope that this issue can be finalised in the near future and the asset quality improved. I am also pleased to note that improved access to the station from the Baldoyle side is planned as part of the nearby development roll-out, which should further enhance the station. Overall, I am satisfied that these steps should provide for a notable improvement to the quality and accessibility of Clongriffin station in the near future.

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