Joe Carey (Clare, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The rail spur to Shannon Airport identified in the national development plan is very welcome. I believe it is an idea that was first floated in 1999 by the late Councillor Sean Hillery. I would like to see a roadmap developed and produced in respect of that spur because it is of major importance. It will ensure our mid-west region is attractive to inward investment and will provide much-needed connectivity to the main rail network in our country. We need to kick on with this, develop those plans, get them in place and provide that connectivity. We could achieve that if we put together a proper roadmap for this project. Is the Minister interested in doing that? What are his views on that?