asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if it is his intention to reconstruct the West Clare railway line and broaden the gauge to that of the main Córas Iompair Éireann system; and, if so, whether he can state the estimated cost of same.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - West Clare Railway.
The answer is in the negative.
Is the Minister prepared to say when that proposal was first made to his Department?
I could not say definitely, but I am sure that this is not the first time that this proposal has been made. I would say that it was probably made first about 20 years ago.