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

I thank the Deputy. I wish to advise the Deputy that I have been made aware of the ongoing issue of access at Clongriffin train station. It is my understanding that the current access from the east side of the station in Baldoyle is a stairwell and lift connecting to a bridge over the railway. This was built some years ago by a private developer and is not in the ownership or responsibility of Iarnród Éireann. I have been informed that a meeting has taken place recently between Fingal County Council, Iarnród Eireann, the NTA and the private developer to facilitate a discussion on the opportunities to improve general accessibility, including improved access to the railway station from the east and improved access over the railway line. As agreed by these parties, the NTA has recently engaged with a consultant to prepare a feasibility and options selection report to examine options for access solutions that provide safe, reliable and robust access to Clongriffin train station, pedestrian access to bus services and improved connectivity between the growing residential areas of Clongriffin on the west side and Baldoyle on the east. This will incorporate the principles of universal access. This initiative should progress the issue of station access, and subject to any planning considerations, I hope improvements can be implemented as soon as possible.

The car park under Clongriffin Station was constructed over a decade ago by a private developer. However, this car park was closed during the Covid-19 pandemic and has not reopened due to damage as a result of vandalism. It is understood that this underground car park is owned by another private developer. It is not yet known whether it is intended to bring it back into use.

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