Seán Sherlock
Question:86. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport when the railway station in Killbarry, Blackpool, County Cork will be reopened. [49521/21]
View answerDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 October 2021
86. Deputy Sean Sherlock asked the Minister for Transport when the railway station in Killbarry, Blackpool, County Cork will be reopened. [49521/21]
View answerAs stated in the recently published National Development Plan , the Cork Commuter Rail Programme targets a 10-minute all-day frequency on electrified rail services running from Mallow to Midleton and Cobh. Phase 1 of the Programme will be funded through the European Union’s Recovery and Resilience Facility and is scheduled for completion by 2026. Phase 2 of the Programme will commence during 2022 with early development, and delivery will continue over the latter period of the NDP.
Delivery of the Programme will be overseen by the National Transport Authority (NTA), working in close co-operation with Iarnród Éireann. Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to it for a more detailed reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.