Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 2 November 2021
240. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for Transport if proposals for additional investment and upgrading the Ballybrophy to Limerick rail line beyond 2021-2022 were included in the National Development Plan; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [53337/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may be aware the Infrastructure Manager Multi Annual Contract (IMMAC) provides the funding framework for the protection and renewal of our railway infrastructure, including the Ballybrophy to Limerick rail line.
This is the second year of the five year IMMAC programme, as approved by Government in 2020, and over the five years of the programme just over €1billion in Exchequer funding will be made available to support delivery. This funding will increase service reliability and punctuality, improve journey times and ensure continued safety of rail services. In 2021 for example this programme will support an enhanced programme of track relaying on the Ballybrophy line.
The National Development Plan has provided additional funding for the heavy rail network which will be allocated in line with the Public Spending Code and the Infrastructure Manager Multi-Annual Contract.
