Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 341: To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects the new Park West station on the Kildare commuter line to open; the cost to the taxpayer of this station; the number of parking spaces to be provided on site; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3308/08]

Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 342: To ask the Minister for Transport the future plans for the Cherry Orchard station on the Kildare commuter line; the progress on the proposed relocation of this station; the expected new site for this station; the potential cost to the Exchequer of such a relocation; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3309/08]

Mary Upton (Dublin South Central, Labour)
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Question 343: To ask the Minister for Transport when he expects the completion of the upgrade of the Kildare commuter line to be completed and fully operational; the cost of this project to the Exchequer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3310/08]

Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 341 to 343, inclusive, together.

The construction of the Kildare Rail Project, including the provision of car parking, is a matter for Iarnrod Eireann. I understand from the company that work is underway on all main contracts and that the project is on target for completion in 2010. I understand also that the estimated cost of the project is almost €360m.

I am informed by Iarnród Éireann that the Park West Station will open in autumn of this year and that the cost of the station is being funded in full by the developers of ParkWest. Accordingly there is no cost to the Exchequer. I understand from Iarnrod Eireann that as ParkWest will be at the heart of a high density development, there is no requirement for car parking at the station, as users will largely be within walking distance of the station, with cycle facilities and interchange with other public transport also provided. In accordance with the Railway Order for the Kildare Rail Project, ParkWest Station will replace Cherry Orchard Station and is approximately 900 metres west of the current Cherry Orchard Station.