Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees
Tuesday, 23 February 2021
Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport
Public Consultation on the National Development Plan: Department of Transport
Mr. Garret Doocey:
There are two aspects to the question. We consider those sorts of issues to fall within the strategic rail review, which we hope to launch this year. Aspects such as interurban connectivity, regional connectivity, connectivity to our ports and airports, and the potential for freight all fall within what we hope will be examined as part of the strategic rail review. Regarding a connection between Heuston and Connolly, the Luas line is already in place, obviously, but I realise that is not exactly what the Deputy was talking about in outlining his concept of interconnectivity. However, we hope to capture what he is talking about in our strategic rail review, which will be a significant review of the rail network and the opportunities it provides to us.
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