Pádraig O'Sullivan
Ceist:100. Deputy Pádraig O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Transport the status of upgrades on the Cork Commuter Rail network; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [29349/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 14 June 2022
Ceisteanna (100)
Freagraí scríofa
As the Deputy may be aware, the Government approved the inclusion of Phase 1 of the Cork Commuter Rail Programme in Ireland's National Recovery & Resilience Plan. Inclusion in the Plan means the project, which includes a new through platform at Kent station, resignalling of lines and double tracking between Glounthane and Midleton, will be largely funded through the EU's Recovery & Resilience Facility and also means that all works should be complete by 2026.
Funding for the projects will be administered by the National Transport Authority (NTA) and in view of NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's question to it for direct reply on the specific issues raised. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
A referred reply was forwarded to the Deputy under Standing Order 51