Jan O'Sullivan
Ceist:418 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the feasibility study on a rail link to Shannon Airport to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41332/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraDáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 5 December 2006
418 Ms O’Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport when he expects the feasibility study on a rail link to Shannon Airport to be completed; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [41332/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraI understand from Iarnród Éireann that a draft feasibility report will be available by year end to be considered by the project steering group at its next meeting in mid January.
419 Mr. J. Higgins asked the Minister for Transport if and when he will re-open the disused Mullingar to Athlone rail line. [41572/06]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe reopening of the Mullingar to Athlone rail line does not form part of the Transport 21 investment plan. A report prepared on behalf of the Midland Railway Action Group in relation to the re-opening of the Athlone to Mullingar railway line is currently being considered by my Department in conjunction with Iarnród Éireann. When my Department's assessment is complete I will respond fully to the report submitted by the Group.