Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 241: To ask the Minister for Transport when he intends to sign the railway order for the Kildare route project; the reason for the delay in signing same since his announcement of his intention to grant the railway order on 13 August 2006; if the railway order has been referred to the Department of the Environment Heritage and Local Government for its consent; and the estimated timetable for the completion of the project in full. [36858/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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As I previously informed the Deputy in my reply to Question No. 1127 of 27 September 2006, I announced my decision to grant the Railway Order for the Kildare Rail Project on 13 August last, in line with the recommendations of the Inspector to the Public Inquiry into the project. The drafting of the Order is currently being finalised between my Department and the Office of the Attorney General. When the Order has been prepared it will be submitted to the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government in relation to his consent for the provisions of the Order affecting roads. I will sign the Order immediately thereafter. In the meantime, I understand Iarnród Éireann has commenced enabling works and is proceeding with detailed design and procurement, with a view to the completion of the project in 2009.

Emmet Stagg (Kildare North, Labour)
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Question 242: To ask the Minister for Transport if Iarnród Éireann has advised him of the outcome of its examination of the provision of a Sunday service on the Kildare Arrow line serving Sallins and Hazelhatch. [36859/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The scheduling and timetabling of trains is a day-to-day operational matter for Iarnród Eireann and not one in which I have any role.