Denis Naughten (Longford-Roscommon, Fine Gael)
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Question 449: To ask the Minister for Transport if he will meet a delegation wishing to re-open the Athlone to Mullingar rail line; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32587/05]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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On 2 November 2005, I met a delegation from the midland railway action group accompanied by local representatives and headed by Senator O'Rourke, to discuss the matter of the re-opening of the Athlone to Mullingar railway line. At our meeting it was agreed that the group would revert to me with a detailed proposal supported by a coherent, complementary land use and settlement strategy and funding options. The group promised to submit such a proposal in six months' time. I will review any such proposal when submitted.