Tom Hayes (Tipperary South, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

I thank Mr. Towey for his detailed breakdown of what we are at. What are the consequences of this package for Irish Rail? Will tracks have to be taken up because they are not the standard European rail gauge? What will be the consequences for the employees? What will be the consequences for lines that are threatened with closure because they are not being used? Will there be an advantage for them and for the west and others parts of the country that Irish Rail is subsidising? We need clarification on those issues. Should the 2,000 people working for Irish Rail be worried if this package is implemented?