Dáil Éireann - Volume 591 - 02 November, 2004

Written Answers. - Railway Stations.

Mr. McCormack Mr. McCormack

  159. Mr. McCormack asked the Minister for Transport when he expects discussions between his Department and Iarnród Éireann regarding the future development of a commuter station at Spencer Dock will be completed; the proposals he supports in relation to this development; the outstanding issues between him and Iarnród Éireann; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27007/04]

Mr. Cullen Mr. Cullen

  Mr. Cullen:Iarnród Éireann recently submitted to my Department a strategy document that sets out the business case for the development of a greater Dublin integrated rail network over the medium term. The strategy refers to the necessity to expand network capacity in and around Connolly Station by improving signalling capacity, platform capacity and constructing a new station in the area. The Department is in discussion with Iarnród Éireann on the detail of the strategy document and the company is to present further information in that regard.

Dáil Éireann 591 Written Answers. Railway Stations.

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