James Lawless (Kildare North, Fianna Fail)
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583. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Phoenix Park tunnel link on the Kildare rail line will open and be operational; the new services to be provided, including a late evening option; when a new timetable will be available; if the service for passengers continuing to travel to Heuston Station rather than onwards through the tunnel will be reduced; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15917/16]

Shane Ross (Dublin Rathdown, Independent)
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​The upgrade to the Phoenix Park Tunnel, which is being funded by my Department through the National Transport Authority, will see commuters on the Kildare to Dublin Heuston line have the option of direct trains to Connolly, Tara Street, Pearse and Grand Canal Dock Stations.

I understand that services on the Kildare commuter line will be a mix of Kildare to Dublin Heuston and Kildare to Grand Canal Dock services, offering new connections to commuters. The works in question are well underway and it is envisaged that the new services will commence in Quarter 4, 2016.

Matters relating to scheduling and frequency of services on the Kildare route are a matter for Iarnród Éireann (IÉ) in consultation with the National Transport Authority. Noting IÉ's responsibility in the matter, I have referred your letter to the company for a more detailed reply.  Please advise my private office if you don't receive a reply within 10 working days.