Ms Mary Considine:

The plan relating to the all-island strategic rail review provides for an upgrade of the key intercity routes and the improvement of regional lines. What needs to be upgraded is the line between Limerick through to Ennis and on to Galway, and then the western rail corridor will be opened up. However, and I am repeating myself, it is all subject to funding. From an Irish Rail perspective, the plans are being put in place in order that we will be ready-----