asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will consider directing Córas Iompair Éireann to reopen the branch railway lines from Cork to Macroom, and from Banteer to Kanturk and Newmarket, County Cork.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Reopening of County Cork Railway Lines.
asked the Minister for Industry and Commerce if he will consider directing Córas Iompair Éireann to reopen the Courtmacsherry branch railway line for general traffic.
With your permission, a Chinn Chomhairle, I propose to take Questions Nos. 38 and 41 together.
I would refer the Deputies to replies which I gave in Dáil Éireann on the 12th May to questions regarding the reopening of branch railway lines which were closed early in 1947 on account of the shortage of fuel. The proposals which I have received from Córas Iompair Éireann concerning the transport services they provide are being examined, and, though this examination will be expedited as much as possible, it will take some time to complete in view of the magnitude of the problems involved.