Vol. 540 No. 1
189 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Public Enterprise if she will provide a detailed report in relation to the proposal to reopen the rail line between Dublin and Navan; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [20052/01]
The Dublin Transportation Office Strategy, 2000-2016, entitled "A Platform for Change", recommends that a new rail line be constructed off the Maynooth line near Clonsilla via Dunboyne to Navan. The report envisages the rail link being completed in two phases, the first being the construction of a spur from Clonsilla to Dunboyne, to be completed by 2006, and the second being the extension of the line to Navan, to be completed by 2010.
The DTO strategy proposals, including the Navan line extension, are part of a major investment programme, which expands the scope of the proposals originally envisaged in the national development plan.
