Rail Network.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 May 2004

Thursday, 27 May 2004

Questions (101)

Paul McGrath

Question:

97 Mr. P. McGrath asked the Minister for Transport his views on Iarnród Éireann’s proposals for a new integrated greater Dublin commuter rail system; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [15787/04]

Written answers

Minister for Transport (Mr. Brennan)

Irish Rail has developed proposals for an integrated rail network for the greater Dublin area for the period up to 2010.

The proposals are being discussed between my Department and the company at present in the context of: the overall capital envelope available for public transport over the coming years; the priorities in the DTO strategy, "Platform for Change" and the regional planning guidelines for the greater Dublin area; the need to achieve a modal shift in favour of public transport so as to tackle congestion.

Question No. 98 answered with QuestionNo. 47.