Éamon Ó Cuív (Galway West, Fianna Fail)

Line clearance works between Claremorris and Collooney, as funded by my Department, commenced in October 2006. A sum of €5 million has been provided to carry out the works associated with the preservation of the railway line to facilitate its possible reopening at a future date. To date, €1.3 million has been spent, predominantly on hedge cutting and cutting back the significant overgrowth on the line. It is envisaged that the works will be completed in September of this year, which is in line with the plan as set out by Iarnród Éireann. Works are, therefore, proceeding as planned and in line with the budget and timescale set out at the commencement of the process.

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