Kieran O'Donnell (Limerick City, Fine Gael) | Oireachtas source

The delegates will appreciate that, as a Deputy for Limerick city, I am very supportive. I very much agree with the Minister, Deputy Ryan, on rail. We wish the delegates well with the project. We will keep an eye on the matter.

May I go through a couple of other things? Regarding the LSMATS, the Minister has made a proposal that I believe is very good. The spur between Shannon Airport and Cratloe or Sixmilebridge is what causes the problem. What if there were a bus service from Shannon Airport to Cratloe, for example? I want this to be considered in the context of the LSMATS because it concerns the Limerick-Shannon metropolitan area. How quickly does Mr. Meade envisage a light-rail system in operation whereby one will be able to fly into Shannon Airport, get a commuter bus to Cratloe, for example, and a train to Adare Manor to attend the Ryder Cup in 2027?