Project Specific FAQs

The project will continue to serve all the existing stations between Hazelhatch & Celbridge Station and Dublin City. The only other change will be that there will be more train services and more passenger capacity on these services.

Alignment proposals for DART+ South West will be compatible with the future provision of DART Underground. Delivery of DART Underground is a long term objective of the Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area. DART+ South West will not preclude its later delivery.

The works will be undertaken in a manner so as to avoid impacts on adjoining property. Subject to Railway Order approval and as necessary, a condition survey will be provided of existing structures and buildings immediately adjacent to the works at certain locations. These will be determined on a case-by-case basis depending on the works required at that location. Should your property be deemed to require a condition survey you will be notified, and your permission sought to conduct the survey. The condition survey would take place at the preconstruction stage to provide assurance to property owners.

The provision of strategic Park & Ride facilities and car parking at or near existing train stations is not part of the DART+ Programme.  However, the NTA’s Park and Ride Development Office is currently working with Iarnród Éireann to identify strategic locations to develop Park & Ride schemes that will connect with the rail system.  Proposals to develop Park and Ride will be brought forward independently of the DART+ Programme.
 

The strategy for the provision of new stations and other rail infrastructure is a matter for the National Transport Authority(NTA). The Transport Strategy for the Greater Dublin Area 2022 to 2042 was published by the NTA in January 2023. The strategy commits to development of a number of new rail stations including at Cabra and Kylemore Road, Ballyfermot. These stations are outside of the scope of DART+ South West, the design of the project has future proofed its layout to allow the addition of stations at these locations in the future. The NTA has this year provided funding to Iarnród Éireann to commence preparation of designs and planning for stations at Kylemore and Cabra.

Yes, an EIAR will be prepared for the project which will contain detailed analysis of the potential impacts of the proposed project on the existing environment and will included sufficient information to allow the consenting authority, in this case, An Bord Pleanála, to decide on whether consent should be given to the project.

The EIAR will present a description of the existing environment, an assessment of the potential impacts of the scheme, will set out measures to avoid or reduce any adverse impacts and will identify any remaining residual effects. The impacts will be assessed and presented in line with the environmental topics, and in accordance with Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001 as amended and the EIA Directive 2014/52/EU.