Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 8 September 2022
189. Deputy Éamon Ó Cuív asked the Minister for Transport the procedure used to approve the development of the rail services from Mallow to Cork and on to Cobh and Midleton; the details of the economic appraisal of this project; if and when the appraisal was published; the estimated cost of the project including dedicated new rolling stock; the projected completion date; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42556/22]
Amharc ar fhreagraAs the Deputy may be aware, the Government approved the inclusion of Phase 1 of the Cork Area Commuter Rail Programme in Ireland's National Recovery & Resilience Plan. Inclusion in the Plan means the projects referred to by the Deputy will largely be funded through the EU's Recovery & Resilience Facility and also means that all works contained within Phase 1 should be complete by the end of 2026.
Funding for the projects will be administered by the National Transport Authority (NTA) in its capacity as day-to-day Approving Authority. In view of NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to it for more detailed response on the specific issues raised. Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 working days.
