Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 264: To ask the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given to the provision of a rail spur from Sallins to Naas with particular reference to the need to encourage the use of commuter rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42011/06]

Bernard Durkan (Kildare North, Fine Gael)
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Question 275: To ask the Minister for Transport if consideration has been given or is expected to be given to extending rail spurs, where possible, to commuter belt areas currently lacking rail services; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [42024/06]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 264 and 275 together.

Transport 21 sets out the investments to take place in extending the rail network to enhance the range of railway services available to commuters in the period up to 2015. While there will be significant developments on the Kildare line, a rail link to Naas does not form part of the investment programme.