Pauline Tully (Cavan-Monaghan, Sinn Fein) | Oireachtas source

It is the section from the Border to Clontibret, County Monaghan. I ask that the section be prioritised as part of that project.

I welcome the all-island strategic rail review. It is very important. We know how adversely affected the region has been by the Border. Counties Cavan, Monaghan, Tyrone, Fermanagh and Donegal have no rail infrastructure at all. County Derry's rail infrastructure only goes eastwards to Belfast. It is badly needed. Six years ago we had a rail infrastructure there which, unfortunately, was not maintained. The line was not kept free or open. Investment in both road and rail infrastructure in that area would greatly enhance and attract investment.