Olwyn Enright (Laois-Offaly, Fine Gael)
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Question 144: To ask the Minister for Transport his position on the re-opening of the midlands rail line; if he supports this proposal; if he has held discussions with Irish Rail regarding this project; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12701/07]

Martin Cullen (Waterford, Fianna Fail)
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The re-opening of the Mullingar to Athlone rail line was considered as part of the Strategic Rail Review. The review did not recommend inclusion of the scheme in the list of new rail schemes. On this basis the project was not included in Transport 21. I have met representatives of the Midlands Railway Action Group on a number of occasions and a report prepared by the group is under consideration in my Department and in Iarnród Éireann. I understand that the group have also discussed their proposals with Iarnród Éireann.