Trevor Sargent (Dublin North, Green Party)

I realise this question will require more attention from the Minister for Transport. However, in regard to his discussions with the BMW regional assembly, will the Taoiseach inform the House whether the Government is willing to progress a development whereby a rail line might be built alongside a new road being constructed, for example, between Sligo and Bundoran, in order to take advantage of the reservation acquisition there? Opportunities such as this may arise and could form part of an ongoing plan. Given the congestion in Galway, Sligo and so on which adversely affects 85% of businesses, is it envisaged that will we make progress in this manner?

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