Nessa Cosgrove (Labour)

Why is not prioritised for Sligo as the longest route? We have sent petitions. There is nothing else we can do to show how much it is needed. It has become a public safety issue because people do not have access to water. It is indicative of the lack of infrastructure in the north west. People could be leaving the top of Donegal to get to treatment services in Dublin and because they are taking an early train, no shops are open. People might be on the train for over three and a half hours. I say this as a big advocate for public transport. Early morning trains such as the 5.40 a.m. train leaving Sligo are often delayed coming into Dublin. People could be sitting on the train for over three and a half hours. That is not acceptable.