David Stanton (Cork East, Fine Gael)
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Question 28: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Question No. 67 of 7 June 2006, the status of the public inquiry under section 42(1) of the Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001 in respect of the Iarnród Éireann application for a railway order for the Cork to Midleton railway line which he received on 15 May 2006; if and when railway order will be granted; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35753/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I received Iarnród Éireann's application for a Railway Order for the Cork to Midleton Railway line on the 15th of May 2006. On the 26th of May, I directed that a Public Inquiry be held into the application. On the 14th of June I appointed Mr. Pat Butler S.C. as Inspector to the Public Inquiry under section 42(1) of the Transport (Railway Infrastructure) Act 2001. The Public Inquiry commenced on the 31st of October. Whether or not a Railway Order is granted and the timing of same will depend on the outcome of the Public Inquiry.