Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 19 January 2022
225. Deputy Mattie McGrath asked the Minister for Transport the current status of the all-island Strategic Rail Review; if the review will be seeking public submissions; when the review is expected to be finalised; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [1062/22]
View answerAs the Deputy is aware, the Strategic Rail Review, which is being undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure (Northern Ireland), will inform the development of the railway sector on the Island of Ireland over the coming decades. This will be one of the most significant reviews of the rail network on the island in many years providing a framework to develop a much-improved rail network for our future.
A consultation process is currently underway, open until 21st January. I would encourage all interested parties throughout the island to participate and engage.
I expect to receive a final report by Q4 this year.
