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- Train Service back to normal

Published 16 November, 2009 Balbriggan , Donabate , Fingal news , Lusk , Malahide , Portmarnock , Rush , Skerries Closed
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MINISTER SARGENT ON THE REOPENING OF THE VIADUCT RAIL LINE

Full timetable of northern commuter services and the Belfast Enterprise resumes today, following repair work.

Trains return

Glad to be boarding the train in Balbriggan. Image: C.Finn

Minister for Food and Horticulture Trevor Sargent TD travelled by train to Malahide today to take advantage of the full restoration of the northern commuter service.

The Minister said, ‘The resumption of the train service is an excellent testament to the resolve of Iarnród Éireann to repair the collapsed viaduct ahead of schedule. I met many passengers this morning who were delighted that, in the midst of difficult economic times, they could be heartened that Iarnród Éireann was at least ensuring one aspect of their life was dependable and could be regarded as getting back to normal.’

- No Change to 142 or 43 Bus Services

Published 24 February, 2009 Malahide , Portmarnock , Swords Closed
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24 February 2009

Trevor Sargent Minister for Food and Horticulture, and local TD, has confirmed that there will be no change to the operation of bus routes serving the Holywell Estate and Malahide Road area.

The news follows representations made by the Minister on behalf of concerned residents who had heard that some local bus routes were about to be terminated.

The 142 is popular bus route that travels between Portmarnock and Rathmines, serving Malahide village and Waterside. The 43 also operates on the Malahide Road, travelling between Lower Abbey Street and Swords Business Park.

Paddy Doherty, of Bus Átha Cliath, clarified the situation with the Minister this week. He said that ‘misinformation’ had been put out regarding local routes and confirmed that there will be no change to any bus service in the area.

The Minister said, “I’m delighted that the rumours are unfounded and that these essential bus routes for local commuters are unaffected.”

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- Traffic Calming on Coast Road

Published 11 September, 2008 Malahide , Portmarnock Closed
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10 September 2008

Minister for Food & Horticulture and local T.D., Trevor Sargent today welcomed a statement from Fingal County Council concerning safety and traffic calming measures on the Coast Road between Malahide and Portmarnock.

The Minister had raised the matter with the Council following concerns of local residents who had highlighted several instances of cars leaving the road and mounting the footpath.

‘I have been informed by Fingal County Council that there is a provision of €70,000 in the Transportation Works Programme 2008 for works at this location,’ the Minister stated.

He continued, ‘I have also learned that a consultant has also been appointed for this project and a final design is currently being finalised for completion by December. In the meantime, I have been assured that short-term safety measures will be implemented in the coming weeks. I look forward to the full completion of these measures for the safety of people strolling or jogging in this very scenic area.’

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- Warning to Horse Owners Using Portmarnock Beach

Published 20 May, 2008 Fingal news , Portmarnock Closed

20 May 2008

Fingal County Council is to erect signs in the vicinity of Portmarnock Beach reminding horse owners to clean up after their horses

Following representations from Minister for Food & Horticulture and local T.D. Trevor Sargent on behalf of residents of Portmarnock in particular, Fingal County Council has agreed to take action to address the problem of fouling by horses on Portmarnock beach and the approaching footpaths.

Commenting, Minister Sargent said ‘following my representations the Environment staff in Fingal County Council are making contact with horse owners to advise them of the requirements of the Bye Laws and the need to keep the seafront free from horse fouling. Currently signs are being designed which will be displayed to remind horse owners to clean up after their horses. The situation is the same for dog owners and dog fouling is specifically mentioned as an offence in the Litter Pollution Act as it is injurious to health – especially where children are playing.’

Minister Sargent welcomed the positive action by Fingal County Council to address this matter and indicated that he would be monitoring the situation to ensure the signs are erected promptly and looks forward to an improvement in the situation.

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- Sargent welcomes plans to allow bicycles to be carried on regional train services

Published 12 November, 2007 Balbriggan , Donabate , Fingal news , Lusk , Malahide , Portmarnock , Rush , Skerries Closed
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12 November 2007

Minister for Food and Horticulture, Trevor Sargent, T.D., a keen rail passenger and cyclist, has welcomed the outcome of representations he has made to Iarnród Éireann for bicycles to be permitted on all Intercity and regional services. However he also called on Irish Rail to allow more bicycles to be carried on their trains.

In response the Chief Executive of Iarnród Éireann has stated “First of all I can confirm that it is our intention to permit cycles to be carried on all of our Intercity and regional services in the future and the new rolling stock fleet will facilitate that. Accommodation will be available for two cycles in each 3-car unit, and therefore with many services operated by 6 car formations, up to four cycles could be accommodated on some trains.The routes on which these trains will operate will include the Kerry line, the Mayo line and the Sligo line.”

“It is still disappointing that the DART and commuter services will not be in a position to carry fixed frame bicycles, however, fold up bicycles are still permitted on DART and commuter services. Meanwhile, I will continue to lobby for greater capacity on DART and commuter services with a view to accommodating more people and also providing the option of bicycles to be carried as well as seeking greater capacity and more secure bicycle parking facilities at train stations” concluded Minister Sargent.

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