Seán Canney (Galway East, Independent) | Oireachtas source

I hear the Deputy's frustration when he suggests there should be better and more frequent services. This is where the all-island rail review comes into focus. Improvements in the line to Wexford and Rosslare are part of the overall plan. Some of the infrastructural investment that has to go in will be a challenge, considering where the line is and the infrastructure that will be required. It is important we have connectivity to the regions, including Wexford and Rosslare, and to have it equal to every other part of the country. It will take time but it is something we are looking at. We need more improvements and more infrastructure and the all-Ireland rail review sets out the pathway by which we do that. We will also be looking at the national development plan to ensure we have the funding to do it.

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