I don't have the same animus towards Portlaoise/Drogheda - storing trains, particularly commuter ones, in the outer edges of a network makes logistical sense. The land was probably a damn sight cheaper and as noted freed up some in Inchicore. If there is insufficient maintenance cover at Heuston/Connolly then that is a point that could be made irrespective of the decision to create the outer depots.
That said, the sight of 29000s dragging DARTs to and from Drogheda does make one wonder whether a bit too much was sent out of town Connolly side.
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