Jack Chambers (Dublin West, Fianna Fail) | Oireachtas source

I appreciate everyone's input on this. In response to Deputy Shanahan, there are tremendous opportunities for regional connectivity, providing strategic growth and opportunities as part of the all-island rail review.

In response to Deputy Alan Farrell, the Minister, Deputy Eamon Ryan, has previously outlined the order for battery electric carriages. Across the Government, we are ambitious on electrifying our network where possible, while having that overall development. I appreciate his input on that.

As Deputy Ó Cathasaigh said, the review will provide a catalyst for focus on growth for rail outside Dublin, getting more balanced regional development and allowing for a greater spread of population growth in population centres in the west, south and south east.

I will ask Irish Rail and the NTA to come back to Deputy Ó Murchú directly, as I do not have the specific timelines in front of me.

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