Duncan Smith (Dublin Fingal, Labour) | Oireachtas source

I will be as concise as possible as we are running a little behind. I thank the witnesses for their detailed opening statements, which were very interesting. I will direct my questions to Mr. Meade, although the other witnesses may also respond as they cut across a number of the ports. If there is anything the witnesses would like to add to their previous responses, I would appreciate them doing so. With respect to plans to develop commuter potential on the Limerick to Ballybrophy line and developing the line through Castleconnell, Birdhill and Nenagh as part of the commuter belt for Limerick, does Mr. Meade have anything he would like to add in that respect? He mentioned that this would require a substantial upgrade. What does that mean in euro and cents or is there any other information he would like to add on that?

Has Irish Rail reviewed the business case for reopening services on the Rosslare-Waterford railway line, as submitted by South East on Track? What is the company’s intention regarding the Rosslare-Waterford railway line on developing freight traffic arising from the recent changes in freight flow patterns?

Unfortunately, anti-social behaviour and crime occurs regularly on the Dublin commuter lines. What impact is it having and what measures are in place to tackle it? What communications are there with the Garda? Has consideration been given to having a transport police service or any such provision?