Séamus Kirk (Louth, Fianna Fail)
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Question 119: To ask the Minister for Transport if progress has been made on the possible reopening of Dunleer railway station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [9803/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I refer the Deputy to my response on 15 February last. The position is unchanged. The location of stations on the rail network is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. The company informs me that it has examined the case for re-opening Dunleer station on a number of occasions. A review of the Dublin suburban rail strategy, conducted on behalf of Iarnród Éireann, concluded that the station would experience very modest daily boardings due to the size of the local population. The case for re-opening Dunleer will be re-examined if major development takes place close to the line and funding can be provided by developers for the construction of a station.