DART+ West Public Consultation Process
Public participation is a key element to the delivery of major infrastructure projects such as DART+ Maynooth Line . There are three main opportunities to provide feedback to the scheme development and Railway Order approval process as outlined below:
- Public Consultation No.1 Emerging Preferred Option (Q3 2020 – Current Stage)
- Public Consultation No.2 Preferred Option (Q4 2020)
- Statutory Consultation Period as part of the Railway Order application process (Q2 2021)
These are highlighted in graphical form below:
| Year | Studies and Research | Publications and Milestones | Public Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2020 | Options development and appraisal to support identification of 'Emerging Preferred Option' | Preliminary Option Selection Report and selection of 'Emerging Preferred Option' | Non-statutory public consultation on the 'Emerging Preferred Option' |
| Q4 2020 | Options Selection Report and 'Preferred Option' confirmation. | Option Selection Report and 'Preferred Option' identification | Non-statutory public consultation on the 'Preferred Option' |
| Q4 2020 | Complete design appraisal and statutory documents | Design freeze and planning submission preparation | Stakeholder engagement |
| Q2 2021 | Subject to government approval make planning submission | Issue of planning submissions and Railway Order documents | An Bord Pleanala statutory consultation |
Public feedback will be accepted during all stages of the design development and can be submitted through the project website, e-mail address, phone or by written correspondence. For further details see the ‘Contact Us’ section.
Iarnród Éireann invites the public to engage in the design process and all feedback is welcome.
COVID-19
Due to the Covid-19 pandemic we have been restricted from holding public information events or undertaking face to face meetings. We are undertaking a digital Public Consultation on the Emerging Preferred Option, but as restrictions ease we hope to be able to meet community groups and local bodies in person prior to a public information (roadshow) event to present the Preferred Option in Autumn 2020