Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 17 December 2019
610. Deputy Michael McGrath asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the steps taken in line with the national development plan 2018-2027 in support of high-speed rail link between Cork and Dublin; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53120/19]
View answerAs the Deputy noted, the National Development Plan as part of Project Ireland 2040 commits toward an evaluation of the economic benefits and value for money of high-speed rail on the main inter-urban rail network (including the line referred to by the Deputy) against improvements to existing and planned line speeds along the lines.
I can confirm to the Deputy that, in line with that commitment, my Department has commenced preparatory work in relation to the evaluation with the study due to commence in 2020.
