Vol. 554 No. 5
1296 Mr. Naughten asked the Minister for Transport his views on whether the spur rail link from Clonsilla to Dunboyne, envisaged by the Dublin Transportation Office to be completed by 2006, will be completed by that date; if not, the reason therefore; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [16713/02]
The Dublin Transportation Office strategy for 2000 – 2016, entitled A Platform for Change, recommends the construction of a new rail line 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 extension of the line to Navan to be completed by 2010.
To date, I have not received a proposal from Iarnród Éireann in this regard. I understand the company continues to keep the proposal under review in the light of its investment priorities.
