Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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934. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the current status of Dunleer, County Louth train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18815/14]

Michael McCarthy (Cork South West, Labour)
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935. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if he will provide an update on the status of re-opening Dunleer, in County Louth train station; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [18816/14]

Leo Varadkar (Dublin West, Fine Gael)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 934 and 935 together. As Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport I have responsibility for policy and the overall funding of public transport. Matters relating to the re-opening of railway stations, such as at Dunleer, are a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance.

I understand from Iarnród Éireann that there are no current plans to re-open Dunleer station and no proposal in that regard has been made to my Department.

I have however referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.