[Article] Kildare Route Project

[Mark Gleeson]

Originally Posted by Leinster Leader 29-12-2005

PUBLIC INQUIRY DOWN THE LINE FOR KILDARE ROUTE PROJECT

A TOTAL of 58 submissions have been lodged on the Kildare Route Project and a public inquiry will start on 24 January, writes Henry Bauress.

Transport Minister Martin Cullen will have to consider the submissions and the report from Patrick Butler SC, who has been appointed as Inspector.

Labour Deputy Emmet Stagg said it was important “necessary procedures” were completed as soon as possible to enable construction begin on the €350m Route Project in the latter half of 2006, as is scheduled.

The KRP is expected to treble capacity on Kildare commuter lines into Heuston station by 2009.

Deputy Stagg has warned that the population level for which it is designed will be reached and exceeded shortly after its completion

The KRP will meet needs up to 2013 and then “we must move again”, Iarnrod Eireann spokesperson Barry Kenny told the Leader in November.

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Platform 11 is one of the 58 submissions