David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 197: To ask the Minister for Transport if he has received communication from CIE-Iarnród Éireann regarding the possible refurbishment of Kent Station, Cork; if so, the position regarding the contents of the communication; the action he will take as a result; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3312/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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In August 2005, my Department received a submission from Iarnród Éireann for Exchequer funding to carry out planning and design work for the redesign of Kent Station. An allocation of €170,000 was approved to allow the detailed planning and design to be undertaken.

Iarnród Éireann has informed my Department that the scheme will substantially upgrade and extend the passenger concourse area to provide a quality environment for its customers. The development of Kent Station is an operational matter for Iarnród Éireann which will be funded exclusively from CIE's own resources.