Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 July 2006
435 Mr. Ring asked the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 346 of 27 June 2006, his views on whether the continued removal of rail freight infrastructure throughout the rail system indicates that Iarnród Éireann is serious in its intention to remain in and develop the rail freight business. [27417/06]
View answerI refer the Deputy to my reply to Dáil Question number 213 which was answered on the 5th April, 2006 which sets out the position regarding the development of the rail freight business by Iarnród Éireann.
436 Mr. Stagg asked the Minister for Transport the position on the granting of the railway order for the Kildare route project. [27418/06]
View answer472 Mr. Gogarty asked the Minister for Transport his views on submissions made on the Kildare Route project; where the full report can be accessed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28047/06]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 436 and 472 together.
The report of the Inspector, Mr. Pat Butler S.C., of the public inquiry (24th January 2006-2nd February 2006.) in relation to the Railway Order for the Kildare Route Project was received in my Department on 5 May 2006 and the report was published on 23 May 2006.
It is available on the Department of Transport website at www.transport.ie and also from the Government Publications Office. I am currently considering the report of the Inspector and associated documents and I will make a decision in the matter shortly.
