Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 20 June 2006
326 Mr. McHugh asked the Minister for Transport the progress which has been made in relation to a project contained in Transport 21 (details supplied); when works will commence; the timeframe for completion; if it is possible to reduce the timescale for the project from that previously set out; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [23306/06]
View answerThe current position regarding the Western Rail Corridor is that Iarnród Éireann has, in accordance with Transport 21 which provides for the reopening of the Western Rail Corridor on a phased basis, submitted detailed business proposals to my Department relating to Phase 1 (the reopening of the Ennis to Athenry section) and Phase 2 (re-opening of the Athenry to Tuam section). These proposals have been assessed in my Department and I will be reporting on them to Government shortly.
