Written answers
Wednesday, 20 March 2024
Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport
Rail Network
Mary Lou McDonald (Dublin Central, Sinn Fein)
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192. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport when the Glasnevin (interchange) DART+ and MetroLink rail station will be opened and operational; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12874/24]
Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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MetroLink will be a fully segregated and mostly underground new railway line between Swords and Dublin City Centre. MetroLink will serve 15 stations on opening, including Glasnevin station.
An Oral Hearing for the planning application for the project is currently ongoing. Dependent on the outcome of the planning process, construction of MetroLink is earmarked to commence over the coming years with a view to operation by the mid-2030s.
As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including MetroLink.
Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions in relation to the areas raised to the NTA for a direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.
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