Neasa Hourigan (Dublin Central, Green Party)
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213.To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport for an update on the design of the Cabra DART station; and if he will make a statement on the matter.[34245/24]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport. The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure in the Greater Dublin Area, including the DART+ Programme.

The Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022-2042 was published by the NTA in January 2023. The strategy commits to the development of a number of new rail stations, including a station at Cabra.

A Railway Order for DART+ South West was lodged in March 2023. While a station at Cabra is outside the scope of the DART+ South West project, the design of the project has future-proofed its layout to allow the addition of a new station at this location. The NTA has provided funding to Iarnród Éireann to commence the preparation of designs and planning for Cabra station.

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the NTA for a more detailed reply in relation to specific issues raised. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.