Mr. Colmán Ó Raghallaigh:

Yes, it is. Iarnród Éireann has confirmed that to us. If it got to go ahead, it would be prepared to move on it without delay. The first thing that would need to happen is that further clearance on the track would be required. The plans would probably be revised because although the plans are already in existence they would need to be tailored for the present situation. If the Government were to finance the western rail corridor, according to Dr. Bradley's estimate, it would cost €154 million. It could proceed without very much delay and could be completed within three to four years. We are talking about the section from Athenry to Claremorris, which would obviously link Ballina inland port to Shannon Foynes Port and on to Cork and Waterford. It would obviously link the towns of Claremorris, Castlebar, Westport, Ballina and Tuam to our regional capital in Galway.