I propose to take Questions Nos. 31 and 57 together.
The chairman of the working group on the western rail corridor, Mr. Pat McCann, presented his report to me last month. I have asked my officials to urgently examine Mr. McCann's report to ensure that it is fully appraised in advance of the finalisation of the multi-annual capital investment framework for transport currently being prepared by my Department. It is in that context that decisions will be made in relation to the future of the western rail corridor.
Based on a study carried out by Iarnród Éireann as part of that company's participation in the working group, the estimated capital cost of restoring the line is of the order of €370 million, excluding rolling stock costs. It would be premature for me to make any further comment on the issue in advance of the impending finalisation and publication of the multi-annual capital investment framework.