Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 6 July 2023
186. Deputy Cathal Crowe asked the Minister for Transport if there are any planned capital works to be carried out on the rail network in County Clare over the summer and autumn period; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [33409/23]
View answerAs the Deputy may be aware, the Infrastructure Manager Multi Annual Contract (IMMAC) is the framework through which Exchequer investment is made in the protection and renewal of our railway infrastructure. This includes the rail line between Limerick and Athenry, which runs through County Clare.
This is the fourth year of the current five-year IMMAC programme from 2020 to 2024. Over the five years of the programme, a total of over €1.3billion in Exchequer funding will be made available to support delivery of protection and renewal works by Iarnród Éireann. This funding will increase service reliability and punctuality, improve journey times and ensure continued safety of rail services across the network.
In view of the Infrastructure Manager's responsibility in this matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to Iarnród Éireann for direct reply. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
