Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 11 December 2007
374 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if the rail line from Glasnevin Junction, Dublin running along the Royal Canal south of Croke Park is in active use; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34200/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraThis is a day to day operational matter for Iarnród Éireann and I have no role in the matter. However, I understand from Iarnród Éireann that the line south of Croke Park is used for services.
375 Deputy Enda Kenny asked the Minister for Transport if he will ensure that the Oireachtas Library is furnished with a copy of the feasibility study which was undertaken by Irish Rail on the proposed interconnector and the option of increasing services via the Phoenix Park tunnel; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [34201/07]
Amharc ar fhreagraConsistent with my statement in the Dáil on 14th November, 2007, I propose to publish full information on feasibility studies and business cases for major projects and the factors taken into account in making decisions on them in due course. This will be done when there is no danger that it will have a negative impact on the State's ability to get best value for money through the public procurement process. The basis for the Government decision will be transparent but it will be handled in such a way as to avoid compromising the State's commercial interest and by extension the interests of all taxpayers. Accordingly, it would be premature to release studies on the Interconnector at this stage.
