Ms Mary Considine:

On the first question, there is a timeline in place for the number of projects that are covered in the all-island strategic rail review. As the Deputy will know, there are a number of significant projects involved, starting with DART+, double-tracking, four-tracking, increased intercity services, improved speed access and the electrification of rail lines. There is a major amount of work planned in the pipeline. Of course, this is all subject to funding. I am not long with Irish Rail, but I have observed that there is a really competent team in place. These are really skilled people who are ambitious to deliver all the projects included in the all-island strategic rail review and, indeed, more. We know that the process relating to the latter is emerging and that there will be a review after the first ten-year period. There are already other projects that people would like to see proceeding, particularly in the regions.