Rail Network.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 29 September 2004

Wednesday, 29 September 2004

Ceisteanna (798)

Breeda Moynihan-Cronin

Ceist:

977 Ms B. Moynihan-Cronin asked the Minister for Transport the extent and nature of the works carried out on the Tralee-Mallow railway line since June 1997; the cost of these works; if further works are to be carried out to upgrade this railway line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [21499/04]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport (Mr. Brennan)

Irish Rail have informed me that, since June 1997 a total of €46.1 million has been spent on improvement works to track, signalling, structures, fencing and level crossings. The company proposes to spend an estimated €9.7 million on similar works and station improvements between now and the end of 2005.

Questions Nos. 978 and 979 answered with Question No. 970.