Noel Dempsey (Meath West, Fianna Fail)

The Deputy is unduly pessimistic. As Members are aware, we have added the Midleton line and the western rail corridor will be opened shortly. The Navan line will be opened by the end of next year. We are moving and we will get more rolling stock in 2011. Irish Rail has a very modern fleet and it is not a case of all doom and gloom. However, in the current circumstances there is a necessity to ensure the taxpayers' money we allocate to the various companies is used effectively and well.

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