Vol. 559 No. 1
362 Mr. J. Bruton asked the Minister for Transport his plans regarding initiatives to provide a rail link to Navan; the stage his discussions are at with Iarnród Éireann on this matter; the proposals involved; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [25449/02]
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 envisage that the strategic rail review, due to be completed shortly, will consider this project in the light of general priorities for rail investment over the next twenty years.
