Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 12 November 2008
147 Deputy David Stanton asked the Minister for Transport further to his press release of 15 October 2008 regarding Transport 21 investment in Cork, the month in 2009 when he expects the Cork to Midleton commuter rail line to be opened and operational; when he expects the proposed N25 Carrigtwohill to Midleton upgrade to be delivered; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [40019/08]
View answerThe construction and bringing into operation of the Cork to Midleton rail link is a matter for Iarnród Éireann. I understand from the company that it expects to have the link operational by mid-2009. As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for overall policy and funding in relation to the national roads programme element of Transport 21. The implementation of individual national road projects, including the proposed N25 Carrigtwohill to Midleton upgrade, is a matter for the National Roads Authority under the Roads Act 1993, in conjunction with the local authorities concerned.
