Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 24 January 2024

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Transport, Tourism and Sport

Capital Projects and Operations: Iarnród Éireann

Photo of Steven MatthewsSteven Matthews (Wicklow, Green Party) | Oireachtas source

-----it is listing out the expectation, ambition and desire people have across the country for better rail services. What we are hearing today from Irish Rail is a good story for the future of rail transport, including freight, and will assist us in our climate challenge. That is a primary focus, though it has not been mentioned today except in Mr. Meade's opening statement. The Cork commuter project that is ongoing is transformative for rail transport in Cork. That five- and ten-minute service from Midleton, Cobh and Mallow will massively benefit the people of Cork. There is also the Galway line upgrade and the work to be done in Limerick. No doubt my colleague, Deputy Leddin, as, hopefully, future mayor of Cork, will be leading that delivery.

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