Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 22 September 2022
24. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the amount allocated by his Department for the development of the rail line from Limerick to Foynes; when it is expected this expenditure will be incurred; if it is intended to complete the connection of Foynes to freight centres along the west coast such as Ballina and Westport by re-opening the rail line from Athenry to Claremorris; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [46273/22]
View answerAs Minister for Transport I have responsibility for policy and overall funding of public transport. The operation, maintenance and renewal of the rail network and disused lines on the network, including the redevelopment of a proposed rail link from Foynes Port to Limerick, is a matter for Iarnród Éireann in the first instance.
In view of Iarnród Éireann's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to the company for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
