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LAWLESS CRITICISES FAILURE TO TACKLE RAIL OVERCROWDING

James Lawless has criticised the failure of the Government and Minister Shane Ross in particular for their failure to urgently tackle the pressing issue of lack of capacity on the Kildare Line

James commented, “With an election looming we could badly do with a new Minister for Transport who actually engages on the brief. I have raised the parking (and carriage capacity) issues at Sallins in particular, and Kildare line in general, with Taoiseach, Tanaiste and Minister Ross numerous times but it seems they are not listening.”

“In the meantime I continue working with private and public interests and pushing for the stakeholders to work this out but really its time for a new government and a new Minister to instruct the NTA and Irish Rail, provide budgets and make this happen.”

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LAWLESS RAISES ONGOING PARKING CRISIS IN SALLINS IN THE DAIL

Yesterday in the Dáil James Lawless asked the Taoiseach to intervene in the ongoing crisis with parking facilities at Sallins Train Station.

James commented, “The carpark expansion has not been delivered and this week’s board meeting of CIE kicked plans to touch again. The Minister for Transport has refused to take any interest in the issue. The Taoiseach has now requested Minister Shane Ross to respond directly to me on the matter. I am also seeking an urgent meeting with the Chief Executive of CIE. This cannot continue.”

You can view the video here

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O’ROURKE WELCOMES CONFIRMATION OF ADDITIONAL PARKING IN SALLINS

Frank O’Rourke TD has received confirmation that Irish Rail will deliver additional car parking spaces adjacent to the Sallins Rail Station.

“Sallins Rail Station needs additional car parking places, Sallins Rail Station services many commuters including those travelling from Naas, Clane, Prosperous and rural areas. It is at capacity and its car parking capacity needs to be addressed.”

“I have now received confirmation that Irish Rail are at an advanced stage of negotiations for the provision of additional car parking spaces adjacent to Sallins Rail Station. This is welcome news”

 

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LAWLESS SUPPORTS LOCAL ROAD SAFETY GROUPS

James Lawless TD has lent his support to the Kill and Sallins Road Safety groups who turned out to support each other at the march for a crossing in Kill today.

James commented, “It defies belief that the council erected a temporary crossing in Kill village (and then took it away) at a cost of €20,000 rather than putting a permanent crossing in place for not much more. I am seeking a meeting with Kildare County Council to escalate this issue and get action.”

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LAWLESS CRITICISES DELAY IN SALLINS UNDERGROUND CAR PARK

James Lawless TD has criticised the further delay in the provision of an Underground car park in Sallins Train Station

James said, “I recently wrote to the Group Secretary of CIÉ about the ongoing delay in opening the planned underground carpark at Sallins Train Station. The response, which is below, has confirmed that it is now not expected to open until spring in 2020. Geraldine Finucane, Group Secretary of CIÉ, outlined that Irish Rail are very close to agreeing terms with the agents on a lease for the underground carpark which would include the necessary remed…iation works. The site has suffered flooding in the past and requires substantial repairs to bring it up to the required standard.” Continue reading “LAWLESS CRITICISES DELAY IN SALLINS UNDERGROUND CAR PARK”