Bertie Ahern (Dublin Central, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy is aware of the study of the western rail corridor. The former Minister for Transport, Deputy Brennan, set up a group in conjunction with the western corridor group to conduct a full study which will be available in April. I am not sure whether that addresses the issue of Shannon, but I met members of the group a few months ago and the study certainly covers the full link of the 12 or 15 towns involved. The expert group which has carried out the professional study will produce its report in mid-April.

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