Rail Network.

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 12 December 2006

Tuesday, 12 December 2006

Ceisteanna (370, 371)

Willie Penrose

Ceist:

389 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if, in the context of the positive submission made to the Department of Transport and to his Department, in relation to the reopening of the Mullingar to Athlone railway line, he will take steps to ensure that funding is provided for same and in particular the said plan to reopen this important infrastructural link, which is extremely important in the context of the National Spatial Strategy and the western region; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42683/06]

Willie Penrose

Ceist:

390 Mr. Penrose asked the Minister for Transport if his Department has carried out an evaluation of proposals submitted by a group (details supplied) who presented a comprehensive and positive submission to his Department seeking that approval be given to the reopening of the Mullingar to Athlone railway line; if in this context, a decision will be immediately made thereon; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42692/06]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport (Mr. Cullen)

I propose to take Questions Nos. 389 and 390 together.

I refer the Deputy to my reply to Question No. 41572 of 5 December 2006 regarding this matter. The position remains the same as I outlined in that reply.