Rail Network

Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 June 2022

Thursday, 30 June 2022

Questions (124)

Emer Higgins

Question:

124. Deputy Emer Higgins asked the Minister for Transport the status of the all-island strategic rail review; the expected timeline for completion of the review; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35115/22]

Written answers

Minister for Transport

As the Deputy may be aware, the Strategic Rail Review is considering the future development of the rail network in Ireland. The Review, which is ongoing and for which Arup Consultants have been appointed, is being undertaken in co-operation with the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland. Upon completion, the Review will inform the future development of the railway sector on the Island of Ireland over the coming decades.

I look forward to its completion and the final report, which is expected in Quarter 4 of this year.