Fergus O'Dowd (Louth, Fine Gael)

In 2006, a review of railway safety and the role and function of the Railway Safety Commission pointed out that there were significant issues still outstanding, notwithstanding the reports in the years 1998, 2000 and 2001. Page 8 of the review states a programme of thorough inspections of Iarnród Éireann's structures should be commenced by the company. What Iarnród Éireann is saying, as acknowledged generally, is that the base of the viaduct was scoured. However, the report states, "However, based on interviews at Divisional level, there does not-----

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