Rail Network

Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 May 2016

Tuesday, 24 May 2016

Ceisteanna (610)

Thomas Pringle

Ceist:

610. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport his plans to extend the western rail corridor from Derry to Letterkenny, Sligo and Galway, thereby creating a Derry to Cork western rail corridor; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [11857/16]

Freagraí scríofa

Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport

The new programme for Government includes a commitment to provide for an independent costing and review of a proposal to extend the Western Rail Corridor by linking Athenry and Claremorris. In the coming weeks I will be considering how best to progress this commitment.