Alan Kelly (Tipperary North, Labour) | Oireachtas source

Until the next capital programme is being considered we will not look at alternatives in regard to the DART or metro north. I am aware of the proposal for a spur to Dublin Airport to which the Deputy referred. The viability of that being included in the next capital programme is something we will have to consider closer to the date but I can confirm to the Deputy that we are not examining that proposal in any way at present because we simply do not have the funds.

I refer to Crusheen. Discussions are ongoing in respect of a number of related issues with which the Deputy will be familiar. I am hopeful for progress in that regard in the near future.

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