Jan O'Sullivan (Limerick East, Labour)
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Question 441: To ask the Minister for Transport when the feasibility study on the provision of a rail link to Shannon Airport will be published; the reason it is not available; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6374/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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In April 2006 I requested that Iarnród Éireann undertake a feasibility study into a rail link to Shannon Airport. I understand that the company engaged consultants to undertake this work and a steering group was established, which included a wide range of local interests, to oversee the study. I understand that a draft final report has been prepared and is being considered by the Steering Group. The final report will be available shortly.

Róisín Shortall (Dublin North West, Labour)
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Question 442: To ask the Minister for Transport further to Parliamentary Question No. 474 of 13 February 2007, if the RPA is considering a deep bored tunnel as a design option for that portion of Metro North between Griffith Avenue and the M50; if this is not the case when and by whom the decision was taken not to give serious consideration to this option; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [6396/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The Railway Procurement Agency is currently looking at a number of options for the alignment in this area and is engaged in consultation with stakeholders on the best design solution for Ballymun. No decision has yet been made by the Board of the RPA on the proposed method of construction. The RPA will in due course submit an application for a Railway Order to An Bord Pleanála and it will then be a matter for An Bord Pleanála to consider and decide on that application.