Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 1 July 2008
307 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport the budgetary allocation for the western rail corridor in 2008 and 2009; the timetable and points of completion for both years; the expected date of operation of the section from Limerick to Galway; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25380/08]
View answer308 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he will confirm that there will be no cutback in the programme for the western rail development as envisaged; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25381/08]
View answerI propose to take Questions Nos. 307 and 308 together.
Transport 21 provides for the re-opening of the Western Rail Corridor on a phased basis. Work on the line between Ennis and Athenry is due for completion in early 2009 and services between Galway and Limerick are due to commence in early summer 2009. My Department has allocated €60 million to Iarnród Éireann for expenditure this year on the Western Rail Corridor; the total cost is €106.5 million.
