Given that the national spatial strategy has not yet been published, it is difficult to see how the strategic rail review can link in with it. For example, if the Limerick, Ennis and north Tipperary area is to be targeted for development, then the local rail system must also be developed. For almost two years many other public representatives in the north Tipperary area and I have urged that the Ballybrophy line be used for commuter purposes. Light rail could be easily deployed on the line serving Roscrea, Nenagh, Birdhill, Castleconnell and Limerick.