Catherine Murphy (Kildare North, Independent)
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Question 554: To ask the Minister for Transport when the doubling of the Kilcock train line will occur in view of the significant population growth that is anticipated will take place in both the Kildare and Meath sides of Kilcock. [28752/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The rail line to Maynooth was recently double tracked to enable the operation of a higher level of frequency along the line to service demand in the north Kildare and Fingal county areas. Since completing this network enhancement a number of new services have been added to the timetable from Maynooth and from Longford serving the town of Kilcock.

I have been informed by Irish Rail that with the introduction of the new timetable in December it will be increasing service frequency on the Maynooth line in the morning and evening peaks. This will be another service enhancement for customers in the Kildare area.

Service levels can and will continue to be increased, west of Maynooth, without double tracking the line. As population grows and demand changes, further consideration will be given to extending the double track section west of Maynooth but the priority for the short term will be on increasing service frequencies between Maynooth and the city centre where demand is greatest.