Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 27 January 2022
164. Deputy Alan Kelly asked the Minister for Transport the reason that no funding has been given from funds (details supplied) to upgrade the Ballybrophy rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3988/22]
View answerI can confirm to the Deputy that track relaying on the Ballybrophy line is provided for within this year's Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract (IMMAC) work programme.
As the Deputy is aware, last year 7.5miles of track was relayed on the line, leaving a total of 12 miles outstanding. This year's work programme planned an additional 4miles to be relayed by the end of the year; however, consideration is now being given to expediating the delivery of the programme to ensure that the entire outstanding 12miles is completed in 2022 and I am hopeful that will be achieved this year.
